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how can i change whats on a page depending on the date and time

Discussion in 'Programming' started by davidglasgow90, Apr 21, 2021.

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    Hi all

    Basically, I'm trying to create a website that promotes events in the city I live in. I want to have it so that the event elements only show on a page for as long as they are current events and can be replaced with upcoming events. I'm currently learning HTML, CSS and python but not been able to find a solution.

    each HTML page would have about 8 small event elements that would link to either another page on my site or an external website

    Thanks in advance for any advice people can give me. I'm not looking for someone to give me the code but to point me in the right direction
     
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    davidglasgow90, Apr 21, 2021 IP
  2. sarahk

    sarahk iTamer Staff

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    The easiest way is to have the events listed in a database table and then query the table for events where "eventdatetime" > now()

    Since you're using python there are two other choices
    1. hard code in an array with the details and then when the script runs only output those array items that are in the future
    2. put the event info in a csv file that gets imported into a python array and only output those items that are in the future
     
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  3. davidglasgow90

    davidglasgow90 Greenhorn

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    thanks for your reply
    are you able to recommend where I could learn to do what you suggested ?
     
    davidglasgow90, Apr 21, 2021 IP
  4. Efetobor Agbontaen

    Efetobor Agbontaen Active Member

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    I would suggest you learn and use PHP instead. For 3 reasons:

    1. I believe it is simpler to learn
    2. I believe it is cheaper and easier to run
    3. Finally, because I specialize in PHP and can help you
     
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  5. #5
    I don't know python but there will be loads of info and tutorials online.

    In the long run you won't regret learning how to link to a database so if you have the time I'd start there.
    This looks helpful: https://realpython.com/python-mysql/

    For the array option - google multidimensional arrays, it looks like there's loads of info on them.

    When you're learning expect to write code you'll never use, replicating a tutorial and learning from it will be so valuable and won't be time wasted.

    That is probably the least appropriate reason for anyone to choose a programming language.
     
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  6. davidglasgow90

    davidglasgow90 Greenhorn

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    that's great thanks for your help
     
    davidglasgow90, Apr 21, 2021 IP