Can I depend on Php ??

Discussion in 'PHP' started by BRUNING2008, Jan 2, 2008.

  1. #1
    Hi

    I am new to php and would like to know if it is possible to make a complete software application like stock control system based on php and mysql?



    Lodi
     
    BRUNING2008, Jan 2, 2008 IP
  2. nico_swd

    nico_swd Prominent Member

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    PHP is very powerful, and you can do nearly anything.

    You have to be more specific with your question though. You mean something like, having a website with products, and each time you sell something via the site, it rests one item from the stock count in the database?

    Yes that's possible with PHP and MySQL.
     
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    BRUNING2008 Peon

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    Thanks Nico For your reply

    I mean that if I am developing business application (stock control,invoice system,accounting) Can I use PHP instead of VB or Access.
     
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    Dagon Active Member

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    It is possible using php-gtk but I would not recommend it for business applications (yet).
     
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  5. nico_swd

    nico_swd Prominent Member

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    You could do that with PHP.

    But I wouldn't recommend PHP for this, because it's a web based language. If you want to develop a desktop application, you should go for VB/Access or C/C++/Python/etc...

    I would suggest you look around for existing applications before you develop your own. Sounds like a common thing you're looking for. I'm sure there's such a thing already.
     
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    Just as he says
     
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    You shouldn't attempt to make a client app anyway; just program it in PHP/MySQL and make a nice AJAX interface. It will be fast and scalable.
     
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