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[lol33d]

Hi guys

for PHP and MySQL
use PDO is better or Standard mysql functions?

thank you

[Alexander]

The standard MySQL functions in PHP have not changed nearly in a decade, they are essentially the basic function line to perform any task. MySQLi and PDO provide abstraction and more powerful options for working with a database, I would recommend them over the older set.

I've actually got a tutorial on PDO reference if you already know the older MySQL functions here:
http://forum.codecal...bstraction.html

[lol33d]

Thank you alexander
MySQLi and PDO is better yeah?

Different "MySQL" and "MySQLi" is what? what's better?

[Alexander]

The i in mysqli stands for improved, so it (hopefully) is better.

PDO is a larger database class than MySQLi, although it really depends on what you need. They both can be used in very similar ways, feel free to look at my tutorial and use it if you like the way it looks. PDO would be the option if you were looking for a more advanced extended class for databases.

[lol33d]

Thank you

Can you give me a full class for PDO and MySQLi?

I need this.

[Alexander]

It is an internal class, although you can find the documentation on my tutorial or here:
PHP: PDO - Manual

[lol33d]

i cant found mysqli and pdo

found only mysql with pdo

please help

[Alexander]

MySQLi can be found on the official PHP site, with its official manuals.