Web built using PHP scripting

[yc282004@yahoo.com.sg]

Hi,

I was asked to take over a web application that written using PHP
scripting. The applicaiton is used for monitoring server & network
availability and perforamnce. There is no documentation for this
application and I'm new to PHP.

What should I ask from the hand over person before he leave?


Thanks in advance.

[Erwin Moller]

Re: Web built using PHP scripting

yc282004@yahoo. com.sg wrote:
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> Hi,
>
> I was asked to take over a web application that written using PHP
> scripting. The applicaiton is used for monitoring server & network
> availability and perforamnce. There is no documentation for this
> application and I'm new to PHP.
>
> What should I ask from the hand over person before he leave?[/color]

Some documentation?
Or at least a list of 'tips and tricks' so you get a better start.
If you are lucky the PHP code has good commentlines itself.

Personally I think you should consider saying: 'no' because you have no
experience with PHP, and the damned project is not documented.
This is asking for trouble, and you will be on the receiving end.

On the other hand: This could also be an oppertunity to proof yourself and
learn a lot of PHP during the process.


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>
>
> Thanks in advance.[/color]

[Karl Groves]

Re: Web built using PHP scripting

yc282004@yahoo. com.sg wrote in news:1144922743 .523119.216260
@i40g2000cwc.go oglegroups.com:
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> Hi,
>
> I was asked to take over a web application that written using PHP
> scripting. The applicaiton is used for monitoring server & network
> availability and perforamnce. There is no documentation for this
> application and I'm new to PHP.
>
> What should I ask from the hand over person before he leave?[/color]

Ask him for the named & number of someone who can do the work.
Really now, if you're unfamiliar with PHP then you're the wrong person for
the job.



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[Jerry Stuckle]

Re: Web built using PHP scripting

yc282004@yahoo. com.sg wrote:[color=blue]
> Hi,
>
> I was asked to take over a web application that written using PHP
> scripting. The applicaiton is used for monitoring server & network
> availability and perforamnce. There is no documentation for this
> application and I'm new to PHP.
>
> What should I ask from the hand over person before he leave?
>
>
> Thanks in advance.
>[/color]

To generate documentation for the application?

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[fletch]

Re: Web built using PHP scripting

Flow diagrams? Descriptions of what each file does. A day to sit and
talk about the program?

[NC]

Re: Web built using PHP scripting

yc282004@yahoo. com.sg wrote:[color=blue]
>
> I was asked to take over a web application that written using PHP
> scripting. The applicaiton is used for monitoring server & network
> availability and perforamnce. There is no documentation for this
> application and I'm new to PHP.[/color]

Then you are probably not a good person for the job...
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> What should I ask from the hand over person before he leave?[/color]

Full documentation (user manual, administrator manual, developer
manual, comments in the code). That will keep them busy for a few
months, giving you enough time to learn PHP properly. :)

Cheers,
NC

[Peter Chant]

Re: Web built using PHP scripting

Erwin Moller wrote:
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> On the other hand: This could also be an oppertunity to proof yourself and
> learn a lot of PHP during the process.[/color]

Ah, a challenge...

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[Erwin Moller]

Re: Web built using PHP scripting

Peter Chant wrote:
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> Erwin Moller wrote:
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>> On the other hand: This could also be an oppertunity to proof yourself
>> and learn a lot of PHP during the process.[/color]
>
> Ah, a challenge...[/color]

??
Your point being?

[Peter Chant]

Re: Web built using PHP scripting

Erwin Moller wrote:
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> Peter Chant wrote:
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>> Erwin Moller wrote:
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>>> On the other hand: This could also be an oppertunity to proof yourself
>>> and learn a lot of PHP during the process.[/color]
>>
>> Ah, a challenge...[/color]
>
> ??
> Your point being?[/color]

Manager speak for giving you a job that you don't have the time, resources
or information to complete...


I recall a job being referred to as a good training opportunity. It was not
shadowing anyone else. That sounded like it had more responsibility but no
recognition.

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