CodeIgniter 1.7

Summary

We've looked at ways in which CI generates "views", and how it allows you to create "mini-views", which you can nest inside other views. This means, you can set up a title page or a part of your display once and use it over and over again, keeping your display separated from your content.

We've also seen how CI helps you in the task of writing HTML forms, with a set of helpers that simplify the process and cut down on actual coding.

Lastly, we've looked at CI's validation class, which is a powerful tool for keeping an eye on what your users actually try to enter. Nothing's perfect, but this goes a long way towards stopping users form entering rubbish, or trying to exploit security holes in your site. It also looks much more professional ...