"At Long Last" release

2006-10-17T02:40:34Z

Yes, it has been quite a while, but Studs 0.9.8 is finally out the door. Unfortunately, there were a lot of problems with Studs since the 0.9.7 release due to API changes in PHP. I can assure you that the 0.9.8 fixes those problems. As long as the API of PHP does change yet again, Studs should be smooth sailing.

Go get it!

Switch to Subversion

2006-10-17T02:38:26Z

There was some kicking and screaming, but Studs has finally broken free from the CVS matrix! The code has been imported into the SourceForge.net subversion repository. My headaches have already cleared up, and I am enjoying the freedom to move code around as I see fit, rather than worrying about how CVS will choke.

Access to the repository can be attained via the "Subversion" link at the top of the project page.

Thanks to all the Sourceforge developers for making this task almost effortless. Subversion rocks!

Recent Problems Solved

2006-03-11T06:58:19Z

Recently there have been a lot of complaints about Studs not working after upgrades to the latest releases of PHP. Due to a fundamental change in the PHP language (pass by reference errors), Studs was failing at many levels. The source code has been fixed in CVS. A new release is pending.

Nearing 1.0...

2005-07-20T19:48:16Z

I am excited about 0.9.7 for a couple of reasons. At the top of that list is the added flexibility. I have cleaned up the settings for the various configuration files and cache folders so that it is possible to reorganize the source tree more to your liking. The creation of all cached files now honors the umask setting from index.php (on *nix platforms). I have also provided a setting in web.xml to use mod_rewrite to push all requests through index.php. By using mod_rewrite, you no longer have to have index.php anywhere in the request URI! Look ma! No index.php!

There are two features that need to be added before 1.0, security and filters. One may even be the result of the other, so keep your eyes peeled!

PHP5 Support!

2005-06-28T15:36:16Z

In the lastest release, Studs 0.9.6, support has been added for PHP5. It was necessary to correct collisions with a couple of the new reserved words and to handle the new E_STRICT errors. This means that you should be able to use Studs with PHP5 in addition to PHP4.

Please note that Studs does not yet use any of the new features of PHP5 and is thus not dependent on PHP5. Likely a branch will be made in the future to begin this development work.

"This one will work" release

2005-04-08T20:54:32Z

I have received a handful of emails about 0.9.4 either not working on Windows or not working at all. Studs 0.9.5 fixed some bad bugs, added some nice features and also ships with an example application that demonstrates the full MVC application. Go grab it!

Errata for Windows Users

2005-03-22T13:33:47Z

Until I can get out a new release and update the documentation, I want to document the following change for Windows users. The Windows platform uses a different path seperator than Unix/Linux. Therefore, it is necessary to change the index.php file that ships with Studs to use the following line for setting the include path:

ini_set('include_path', 'WEB-INF/lib' . (DIRECTORY_SEPARATOR == '/' ? ':' : ';') . 'WEB-INF/classes');

Also note that it has been reported that following Apache directive may not be required.

AcceptPathInfo On

Unfortunately, Apache can have many different configurations, so it is tough to ship a generic setup. You need to know a little about your environment to get started.

Good luck!

Join the List!

2004-08-29T05:05:16Z

Become part of the Studs action! Either subscribe to one of the two newly created mailinglists or sign up to become a team member! Either way, the lists will keep us all on the same page.

The studs-user list is geared towards those developers using Studs in their projects. It is a good place to talk about putting Studs to use, with ideas, extensions, and stories. Let's here how you are putting Studs to use.

The studs-devel list is where team members will hash out problems, discuss new features, and coordinate changes.

There are many frameworks for PHP out on the streets, but if Studs is going to be near the top, we need your help! Join the team today and make Studs what you want it to be.

Studs Has Landed!

2004-07-21T07:22:05Z

Alright, we are finally there folks. Studs has been officially released onto the world! I committed the files to CVS under the module "studs", which should be accessible via the web interface shortly, if it isn't yet. This tree will be packaged for each release under the file category "studs". Additionally, I created a file module named "studs-basic". This package contains all the code you need for the staple "Hello World" page. Go ahead and play with it and see what happens!

Coming soon to a mirror near you...

2004-02-19T17:29:23Z

I have updated the status of the project from "planning" to "alpha" because this project is way beyond planning. I do have a working implementation on my computer, I just haven't had a chance to release it yet.

Although the description is for a Struts-like framework, this is actually way more than that. I actually have developed a servlet-like emulation, a java-like class library, a JSP taglib parser/compiler and of course, the port of Struts. I am very excited about how well it is coming along and I can't wait to release this thing. I will stave off as many distractions as I can to get it released in the very near future!

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