php help plz. how to update a page?

[saty]

hi every1, im new! hope i can become as good as some of u on here!

I need help with this - say I have a html page, with a table, 12 boxs in total (4x3 columns and rows). Each box is labelled from A1 to A12. Each box also says AVALIABLE in it to start with, but when some1 clicks on a box the page reloads and says RESERVED in the box that was clicked. I need it so when this happens it stays like that, IE-when another user visits the html page, any boxs that have been clicked still say RESERVED in them.

plz help me, i am only new to PHP and really struggling!
Thanks for any help on this!
Saty

[saty]

plz guys, is this difficult?

[PyroX]

No, it is not difficult.

First thing you are going to need is a storage method.
I recommend MySQL, most decent hosts that offer PHP offer MySQL as well.

Other options; XML/Files, CSV Files, etc

For the table itself, a link and stylesheet with width and height set to 100% on the link. The link text can say whatever. If you are using a graphic background on your table, use a   in the link for the text.

The link will be the driver, it will need to contain cell informaiton.
Example: <a href="reserve.php?r=3&c=2">

Of course, your reserve.php will have to make sure that the selected box is available before saving, as users could just change the URL in an attempt to take over a previously reserved spot.

That should get you started, research VIA google (search for exact text):
PHP and MySQL Example
PHP $_GET usage
* PHP Link Navigation

Good Luck