Re: Just starting out

2008-02-24 Thread asturges
Well I'm a beginner too, but I can start you out with some encouragement at least, and some advice. First of all, I think you've chosen the right framework: It sounds like your application is exactly what CakePHP was built for. Here's the process that I've gone through, which has worked for me. 1)

Re: SQL error when adding item using the scaffolding

2008-02-10 Thread asturges
Thanks Ben, I was having the same problem. I knew it had to be something with MySQL, and not with Cake's scaffolding. For anyone else having this problem, edit the MySQL configuration file, which is probably called my.ini, and is located in the MySQL installation directory (if you're running windo

Re: CakePHP guide

2008-02-06 Thread asturges
I completely agree with the comment about the API. I realize it is a very technical document with a specific purpose, but a few lines of example code here and there would broaden its reach to many more users. I also agree with the sentiment about wanting to contribute but being unsure of one's qua