Hello, I'm a PHP newbie but have used a few languages in the past. Here is my question.
I need help finding a way to automatically update a PHP page after the database has been changed.
Setup:
I'm setting up a system with an admin & client based side with logged in users.
When I make a certain change to the DB, i.e. select a driver that won the race, JeffG. Then would click Apply would save it to the DB.
With a user logged in, it would say JeffG Wins! with a picture below. Then the client would be able to click "OK" button and return to the previous page.
Newest XAMPP running under WinXP SP2 - Admin updater
Clients would be running a small-sized screen Opera browser. I don't think I can use "popups' of any sort or an 2nd window/tab. Idea is VERY similar to a forums PM system!
I have attachted 4 images, they go in the order of what should happen. Quick example only.
Main concept: I want the PHP page to look for a change in the DB, if change exists, Update entire PHP page with it (Overlay) OR a whole new page. Think of it as an "alert" but can't be a dialog box.
Any tutorials would be much appreciated, n00b! Ideas, throw them out there!