PHP CLI Magic: 3 Ways to Run Your Web Scripts from the Command Line with Parameters
In development, it's common to adapt PHP scripts written for web requests to run as scheduled tasks (Crontab). The main challenge is passing parameters to the script in Command Line Interface (CLI) mode, especially those normally passed via URL query strings (`$_GET`). This article details three practical methods for simulating web requests and passing parameters in PHP CLI mode, helping you seamlessly reuse existing code for automation.
Building a Bulletproof PHP Analytics System: From DB Schema to Self-Healing Cron Jobs
This article provides a comprehensive walkthrough of building an accurate and robust website analytics system. Starting with the common problem of duplicate sitewide UV counts, we design a scalable database schema and iteratively develop an efficient PHP statistics script. Key topics include performance optimization via in-memory processing, early filtering of bot traffic, and designing a fault-tolerant cron job that automatically backfills missing data. This serves as a complete practical guide for creating a reliable data analysis system.