Writing

• Updates galore and replacement icon for eclipse

  Aug 31 2008

  So instead of an article this time around I’ve done some housekeeping and updated the geshi helper to a newer version that includes the ‘show plain code’ links and I’ve provided a sample of the javascript I use to do the effect. Furthermore, I’ve updated the licensing on it to be harmonious with the rest of the code found on this site.

  • News, Icon,
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• Anatomy of a CakePHP Test Case

  Aug 23 2008

  With all the talk of testing going on, I thought it would be good to look at how tests work and what is makes them tick. SimpleTest handles the bulk of test case execution, however, there are a few CakePHP specifics that are not part of a normal SimpleTest::UnitTestCase.

  • testing, Web Development, CakePHP, PHP,
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• Reducing requestAction() use in your CakePHP sites with fat models

  Aug 15 2008

  When bakers first start using CakePHP there is a tendency to use requestAction() more often than it should be. Often requestAction() gets used to pull in common elements like recent posts or new comments, or to make menus. This makes sense in a way as it keeps the comments code in the CommentsController and all is well.

  • Practices and Habits, Web Development, CakePHP, PHP,
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• Session debugging in CakePHP

  Aug 09 2008

  Often on IRC and the CakePHP google group, I hear people asking how to get values out of the Session or how to find out what is currently in the Session. Generally this is connected to AuthComponent, which is can be complicated component. However, some simple ‘crude’ PHP tactics can make the “whats’s in my session?” question very simple.

  • PHP, CakePHP,
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• Generate ACO records for your controllers and actions with AcoSyncShell

  Aug 01 2008

  Continuing in my previous vein of ACL related topics. I’ve got another handy addition to the ACL user’s toolbox.

  • Acl, Auth, Open Source, Web Development, CakePHP, PHP,
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