Intending to create a version 3, with a more full implementation. Perhaps using a PHP Framework will help, although concerned that the complex sensitive AJAX interactions may make this not work for everything.
5/5/2016: Initially trying CakePhp 3.2.8: cakephp.org
5/30/2016 Deciding to move to Laravel, partially at Michael Hanes recommendation, also because I read that CakePhp is now old and not being supported much.
Also downloaded Vagrant, which allows a dynamic configuration of the Virtual Box.
Downloaded PhpStorm 30-day eval, which integrates nicely with Vagrant/Virtual Box. To start it, run:
| Database Name | quizkidn_cantata3 |
|---|---|
| User Name | quizkidn_can3 |
Laravel uses an ORM, which allows a class to equal a database table. The “-m” creates a migration file. It will create the Song.php file also, and modifications don't need to be made to Song.php unless there are relationships between Song.php and another Model.
php artisan make:model Song -m -> Model created successfully.
I set up default Laravel security by running this:
php artisan make:auth php artisan migrate http://cantata3/register
I logged in (establishing an initial login) with quizkid:<usual password>
Want to get started fast? Just run php artisan make:auth and php artisan migrate in a fresh Laravel application. Then, navigate your browser to http://your-app.dev/register or any other URL that is assigned to your application. These two commands will take care of scaffolding your entire authentication system!
Looking here:
https://almsaeedstudio.com/themes/AdminLTE/documentation/index.html
This is an open source theme. It has a lot of features, including a source-code LESS-required version. Starting for now with the “Ready” version.
This uses “Bootstrap” which is a complete set of CSS and Javascript templating. While looking at AdminLTE, it seems that I should just use Bootstrap for a good look-and-feel framework.
| Bootstrap Download | http://getbootstrap.com/ |
|---|---|
| Glyphs (icons) | http://getbootstrap.com/components/ |
| Tutorial, Learn Bootstrap in one video (about an hour), complete and to the point | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqOEoUR5RHg |
| Bootstrap Amazon Book | http://amzn.to/1RHdfPr |
| Bootstrap Cheat Sheet | http://goo.gl/M5G7wj |
| Local Copy of Cheat Sheet Examples | http://quizkid.net/misc/bootstrapCheat1.htm http://quizkid.net/misc/bootstrapCheat2.htm |
Keeping items here that need to be done.