asked on Which Programming Language Will I Need?
Hello Experts,
Besides a database, I am wondering which web based programming language I will need to accomplish my given task...
The end user will select an option from a HTML Select element. Depending on what they've chosen from the drop down menu, I want an HTML textarea to be populated with a paragraph of text.
For Example:
Option 1 (from Drop Down)
Fill Textarea (Text based off Option 1)
Besides a database, I am wondering which web based programming language I will need to accomplish my given task...
The end user will select an option from a HTML Select element. Depending on what they've chosen from the drop down menu, I want an HTML textarea to be populated with a paragraph of text.
For Example:
Option 1 (from Drop Down)
Fill Textarea (Text based off Option 1)
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.Net, PHP, ... the choice is yours. Heck even plain HTML and JavaScript could suffice depending on your exact needs.
I would pick PHP for lightweight and still looking like Javascript...
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Well, it has to be ran at real time... So, when the user chooses their option, the text area is automatically filled at that time. Can this be accomplished with PHP?
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Then use AJAX and PHP - PHP - AJAX and PHP (w3schools.com)
Tip: User WordPress... because...
1) Besides a database, I am wondering which web based programming language I will need to accomplish my given task...
WordPress simplifies/normalized database access...
2) The end user will select an option from a HTML Select element. Depending on what they've chosen from the drop down menu, I want an HTML textarea to be populated with a paragraph of text.
By using the term "end user" you've implied you require session + role management to differentiate between various users + also anonymous users... anonymous meaning "not logged in".
Only people who tried writing their own session/role management ever try this... as it takes immense time/money/will/expertise.
Likely best to useWordPress.
1) Besides a database, I am wondering which web based programming language I will need to accomplish my given task...
WordPress simplifies/normalized database access...
2) The end user will select an option from a HTML Select element. Depending on what they've chosen from the drop down menu, I want an HTML textarea to be populated with a paragraph of text.
By using the term "end user" you've implied you require session + role management to differentiate between various users + also anonymous users... anonymous meaning "not logged in".
Only people who tried writing their own session/role management ever try this... as it takes immense time/money/will/expertise.
Likely best to useWordPress.
If this is held on a private network, you can pretty much do anything you'd like, but if this is public facing in any way, then you need proper security! This is going to be very hard for you to accomplish easily on your first project. I'd urge you to use a framework which does this for you, or hire a professional.
I agree with Daniel, if it is not Internet facing then do what you like. If it is Internet facing then security is a big concern and I would not use WordPress for Internet facing apps, the security maintenance on WordPress alone for people new to WordPress is a daunting task and never ending.
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There are several good solutions here, particularly the first few.
"I recently reactivated my account and I would like to delete all of my older questions, prior to reactivating my account."To me, that doesn't sound like a good reason not to credit those who put in the effort to help you, Joseph.