should i use php to dynamically create xml?

dustin__

i am creating a relatively simple application in flash that basically allows the user to enter a term into a search bar, and it then displays images that contain that tag.

i'm using xml to apply the tags to the images, but am looking to increase functionality.

i want to create a separate html page that will allow users to create their own xml files. that is, they will upload an image, fill out a form that asks them for tags to apply to the image, and then with the click of a button will create an xml file that they can then download to their desktop or throw on their server.

as someone who has only dabbled in php to get email forms working, i don't know if php is the solution for my problem.

any insight would be appreciated...thanks!

dustin__

just wanted to include that i'm honestly just looking to hear opinions on whether php is the way to go to accomplish this or not...

just don't want people to think by 'insight' i was asking how to completely do this, as while not the most complicated of tasks, it's lengthy to explain to a newcomer.

BuzzPHP

1) XML can be created by any language with string building functions.
2) PHP is one of a number of server side languages.
3) Lets assume you want a server side solution, then....

PHP is no better or worse than other possible solutions.

Im unsure why you are even asking this question?

I can pull out my old Tandy TRS-80 Colour Computer and generate XML.

If you like PHP, then use PHP. If you prefer C# then use C#.

dustin__

Just simply asked because I've never attempted to perform a similar task and honestly was unsure if PHP should be a method I explore for solving the task.

Well to extend that, I guess I was looking to see if anyone had alternate solutions because I haven't thought of any.

I have minimal experience with PHP, and zero experience with C+, so it sounds like PHP is probably my answer.

Thanks for your response, sarcastic or not haha.

BuzzPHP

Thats cool mate. Im a Aussie, maybe its my nature to be sarcastic

XML is just a data syntax. It is one of many that uses basic ASCII characters. PHP is perfectlly suited for generating XML. Ive exposed many database systems via XML.

But, these days, I prefer "serialize" and "unserialize" string formats. Again, another data encoding syntax.

Its all good. the truth is, the best solutions are language independant.

NogDog

BuzzPHP;10932317 wrote:
...Im a Aussie, maybe its my nature to be sarcastic...

Or is it the nature to have had 5 too many beers? 😉 :p

Wait, is "too many beers" an oxymoron? 🆒

BuzzPHP

Well, they sell them by the 6 pack, so you cant really have one, and then leave the others to go off!

Beer has a use by date. ha :evilgrin: