Using PHP and IIS to Create a Discussion Forum

Conclusion

Hopefully this article has shown you that PHP is very versatile, and works well with a variety of different platforms, web servers and databases I think this article has been the perfect example of how, in just 10 minutes or so, we can use PHP to create a basic discussion forum that makes use of a powerful database.

If you're just coming to grips with PHP, then why not take this discussion forum and turn it into something spectacular? There are an infinite number of ways that you could expand it. Feel free to post in our forums to discuss your ideas.

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Jayesh Jain

Jayesh Jain New Zealand

Jayesh Jain is working as a Business Analyst in Auckland, New Zealand. He has several years of n-Tier development experience in developing interactive client solutions. He has a passion for Web ...

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