Kevin's book chapter 6

[johnnyr]

I'm totally new to the world of mysql / php, but I've been following kevin's book in detail. I've downloaded his code, but I can't seem to get chapter 6 working -- and this is the most important chapter. If I start with admin.html, and click on jokes.php, I get the correct output for manage jokes - the php seems to be working. But if I click on newjoke.php, the php seems to stop - I get the following:

You must choose an author " . "for this joke. Click 'Back' " . "and try again.

"); exit(); } $dbcnx = mysql_connect("localhost", "root"); mysql_select_db("jokes"); $sql = "INSERT INTO Jokes SET JokeText='$joketext', JokeDate=CURDATE(), AID='$aid'"; if (@mysql_query($sql)) { echo("
New joke added .......(I think you get the idea)
It's as if the php has stopped and only the html is working. Any clues what I'm doing wrong or where I can turn for help?

[Gryff]

imho another register_globals error
you can no longer just start using a variable that has been post/get'd.
You have to use
$_POST["varname"];
$_GET["varname"];
depending on which your using to get access to the variable.
It also seems as if its started printing the php to the browser
did you forget to restart a <? to resume parsing the php?
( guessing cuz I didnt use kevs books )

[DR_LaRRY_PEpPeR]

Originally posted by Gryff
imho another register_globals error

yup.

it's just a shame that his book is teaching the wrong way to people who are trying to learn. and then it's frustrating when the code doesn't work...

i should write a book.

[TegSkywalker]

The PHP team turned them off by default with 4.2.0. Not sure if that is the issue, but be sure to check up with your server admin.