getting dynamic web page content

Not sure I see how having my server call the page and the client call the server saves time. That's two calls the client has to wait to complete, not just one.

 

OK, sounds like the idea is worth testing. But whatever way I do it, I still need to know: is the method I used above capable of returning the html code, or do I need to do something different?

 

OK, so I am going to try out your processing it on the server and outputting the data as json idea, but I must again reiterate my limited knowledge of these programming languages. In the foreach code in the example you gave, say I wanted each div name put in the form of a string like so: "name1/name2/name3," how would I do that?

The string would be stored in $output"

 

The names are from the div tags. The thing I'm looking for. It's not string concatenation I was asking about, but where the data I'm looking for can be found. I am unfamiliar with the foreach command. Or json. Foreach? $divs as $div? Greek to me. I'm gathering your code takes the html data and organizes it in some way, but beyond that, I've no idea what you're on about here.

 

I work full time and have much else on my plate besides. I have no time to go experimenting and learning theory. I just need a simple question answered: using this technique, what code will allow me to take the names of divs and put them in a variable?

 

Don't presume to tell me what I am or am not capable of doing, or of what I need down the line. I'm a high functioning autistic savant. I'm quite capable of doing rather a lot with just an example or two, and I learn much more quickly that way than I do studying in the way that works for neurotypicals. If you don't want to answer my question, fine. Nobody's forcing you to. But just say you don't want to take the time. Or just don't respond. Don't talk down to me. I'm not your student. I'm not your child.

 

@sarahk has gone out of her way to help you on this thread and this is how you respond? If you don't wish to be treated like a child, then don't behave like one.

 

Help me? By never answering direct questions? By dragging out what should have just been my quickly checking on a couple of facts? By arrogantly telling me what I need to do instead of respecting my ability to know what I need myself? I don't know how they do things where you come from "Spoiltdiva," but where I come from, refusing to answer a direct question is considered rude, and making decisions for other people is considered even ruder.

OK, I see I need to find a place with adults. See ya. So to speak.

 

If you have no time to work at this, HIRE someone to do it for you. If you cannot afford the money or the time, then table the project until you can afford it.

Further, we are here to point you in the right direction, NOT to hold your hand and do your job. If you have no time for this, there is no reason for you to expect help from us nor from anyone else.