hi im creating a chat project in php! ive created a database that is used to authorize loggin! im having problem with the chat page itself. on the page therz a textarea and a form and submit button! im confused! i dont know whether to use a txt file to open save update the message or to use mysql! plz help and plz tell me how to automatically refresh page in php! tkx
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Jump to PostIf I were you I would go for mysql instead of a textfile, both options are possible and mostly a matter of taste. The advantage of mysql is that you can easily request the last 10 or more results (you don't want to display all the conversation every time).
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