Design in php

jonbcheshire

I've updated the game script on my site. Prior to this i had the designer put in a new design into the php files (each individually) but there were bugs in the game so i've put an updated script in but looks like the design will have to be put back into the files individually.

My designer is on vacation so i was wondering if i can copy the design code into the new php files?

kkobashi

I have no idea what you are asking here jon. 😕 You sure you didn't cut and paste an email message into here? 😃

jonbcheshire

no i did actually write it, was a bit frantic last night. I've edited the post hope it makes sense now

kkobashi

Sounds like you are trepid about merging design work with your PHP code?

When setting up a web project, you should have at least three machines for your work.

One server should be a production server where your final work is publicly made available. This machine is typically a leased machine or hosted on a web hosting company.
Another server should be located in-house and is a development server.
Another computer should be your workstation that uploads files to the development server.

All machines need to be networked together.

                 Development Server
               (apache, mysql, php)

       |                                 |
       |                                 |
       |                                 |
   intranet                           internet
       |                                 |
       |                                 |

Development box                     Production Server
 (text editor,                       (apache, mysql, php)
 photoshop, browser)

On your development machine, backup all your and his work in separate files. Merge his work with yours. Then upload it to the development server and test.

This way if you screw up, you can rollback to the original state.