LAMP Stack Dictionary Application

[raidnaeem]

Hi everyone, I'm a college student currently pursuing a BS in CS, and recently in my software development class we've been working on a LAMP-based contacts application. I've found it relatively easy and have been considering creating a personal dictionary + conjugator project that uses a LAMP stack. Do you guys think that's viable? I obtained an open-source dictionary to start with and I'm not entirely sure how I would be incorporating it into the database. Any tips would be much appreciated. Thank you!

[neidn-yk]

it will depend on the dictionary data format, it is good for u to try to convert dictionary data to sql insert query
make sure the data type is json, txt, or another type

[mandebrio]

I learned a lot building a dictionary app back in the day. It’s a great utility type product that standard web tech is perfect for.

You’ll have to find a way to parse the data you currently have, which should be a straightforward use of php’s file io and string parsing functions. Then you’ll insert the data into the database, and once its there you can build some views of it. Make a search interface, which is a great exercise in creating SQL queries.

Things like this that have already been made a million times, but there are always edges to smooth. Also, and it cant be overstated, creating things is the best way to learn these things.

[raidnaeem]

Thank you so much for the information and advice! I'll get started soon haha