design

Linux | Apache | MySQL | PHP/Perl/Python

The LAMP is most often used to create dynamic websites with immense databases such as Facebook. On a website like this, one script can drive multiple pages of content. Additional scripts are used here to process form data and mail content. That too could be done through the main script using included files.

LAMP projects can include social networking integration, forums, forms, uploads/downloads, payment gateways, communities of users, management tools, calendars, shopping carts, mailing lists and all sorts of useful applications. The source code for many of the open source projects on the web are built using LAMP stacks and most are free, while advanced projects often require a registration fee for commercial use.

PHP

Using PHP scripting and MySQL database enables us to create applications that will run on just about any computer environment, regardless of operating system. PHP has thousands of programming functions to facilitate almost any task and working in conjunction with the most popular database in the world leaves SGC endless programming options.

If a computer can run the Apache web server application, then PHP & MySQL will function fluidly in the environment. This means we can develop a project on my Windows PC, and send it to a hosting partner that runs Linux box. The combination of these four tools leaves us with the LAMP (Linux Apache MySQL, PHP/Python/Perl) platform.

PHP is a multi-purpose scripting/programming language that is suited for server-side web development. PHP generally runs on an Apache Web server, however it can also run on Windows IIS machines. PHP is available free of charge, and the PHP Group provides all of the source coding for users to build, extend and design applications for their own use.

PHP primarily acts as a filter, taking input from a file or stream containing text and/or PHP instructions and outputs another stream of data. Most commonly, the output will be HTML. Since PHP 4, the PHP parser compiles input to produce bytecode for processing by the Zend Engine, giving improved performance over its interpreter predecessor.

MySQL

MySQL is the world's most popular open source database software, with over 100 million copies of its software downloaded or distributed throughout its history. With its superior speed, reliability and ease of use, MySQL has become the preferred choice for Web, Web 2.0, SaaS, ISV, Telecom companies and forward-thinking corporate IT Managers because it eliminates the major problems associated with downtime, maintenance and administration for modern, online applications.

Data can be exported from MySQL for use in spreadsheets or databases on your PC using many tools that are readily available. Similarly, data residing in existing PC spreadsheets and databases can be imported to an online database. This portability of data opens up all sorts of uses, especially for workgroups and for those who need to access data from both home and work.

Blog Theming and Development

For most of our projects, we base our work on the Drupal platform. However, some clients seek a more simplified Blog and streamlined option that does not require Drupal’s extensive modules. At that time, we choose to deliver a solution based on WordPress here in San Diego.

WordPress Blogs are an open source software solution based on PHP and MySQL, which allows it to be used free of cost. You can use it on any kind of personal or commercial website without having to pay a single dime in royalties or fees to its original offerer. It is built on the LAMP Platform (which is again open source) and licensed under GPL.

WordPress Blogs Features, Advantages & Benefits

User Friendly - You don’t really have to be experienced to use WordPress when you are a new user/visitor of the website. The administration section is also easy to navigate and it is even easy to add articles/content/blogs to your website.

Plugins Extend Functionality - WordPress plugins allow developers to do just about anything they want and can be installed in a jiffy. For example, if you want to paginate your blog posts, just look on Google and you can easily find the relevant plugin that will do the job for you. Most importantly, many of the plugins can be added by our team in San Diego which saves in development time for all projects.

Standards Compliant - WordPress follows all major web standards and keeps your blog or website compliant to the rules that have to be followed when running a website. More on these rules here.

SEO Friendly - Search engines have to be kept in mind when building a website. WordPress uses many different functions that allow us to search engine optimize your website so you can be found on the Internet. For example, sending pings to other sites, making categories, tagging your posts, use of h1/h2 tags, cleanly named URLs, etc.

Large Community Support - According to recent statistics, WordPress is used on more than 1% of the websites on the Internet. This large user community backs the development of this software, so updates and enhancements are readily available on WordPress. There are also many forums from the community that provide rapid support for many development needs.

Web Design and Development

SGC has been working in the field of custom software development since 1999. Our expert team has taken part in dozens of application development projects. We are experienced in developing advanced systems with complex business logic dealing with large amounts of data and transactions. We are able to supply you with an innovative, trustworthy software solution to complement your most complicated business ideas.

System Development

Custom desktop application development tailored to the client’s specific business requirements. We deliver integrated on- and off-line applications that combine our solid cross-platform experience, technological expertise and an established development methodology.

Application Migration and Porting

Our migration services include porting applications to a new technology platform, database and server porting, data migration, standalone-to-web migration of legacy applications.

Application Re-engineering and Enhancement

We provide reverse engineering of existing systems to understand their business functionality and technical architecture and introduce new/enhanced business logic and improved performance.

Application Audit and Testing

Independent software audit and testing of your Web application, including code reviews, functionality-to-requirements verification, GUI usability and HTML standards compliance testing and performance/security/stability testing.

Application Evolution

Our Web application maintenance and support services are aimed at ensuring stable and uninterrupted operation of your business system. The services include problems analysis, resolution and application enhancement.

Web Database Development

Database-driven solutions have given new approaches to effective business information management due to the flexibility of data retrieval, storage and manipulation processes that they provide. Employing the data structuring and processing advantages that databases grant, SGC devotes client-server and Web-based applications development process to providing our clients with efficient and scalable solutions suiting contemporary business needs. Our company has solid experience with the following databases: MySQL, MSSQL, Oracle, DB2, PostgreSQL and MS Access.

Our Database Development Services include:

Investigation and Planning
Before starting the database development process, our business analysts perform thorough investigation of our clients’ needs to determine required application capacities and plan the solution architecture accordingly.

Data Modeling
Basing on the types of data that the future solution will manage, the database development specialists work out the DB logical schema, relationships between DB entities and modules to ensure the DB reliability and enhanced performance.

Web Interface Design

SGC provides professional website design services. Our skilled Web design team creates various Website projects from basic brochure sites to highly-functional Web-portals. Our pool of resources have the business and technical expertise that support in the development of complex layouts. We provide complete front-end interfaces based on the latest technologies and industry trends.

Professional Design (Look-and-Feel)

With the help of modern design tools our designers create appealing, exclusive designs that highlight your uniqueness and let you stand out from the crowd.

Our designs combine:

• Appealing style
• Functional integrity
• Overall layout consistency
• Fluid corporate identity
• Color compatibility
• Rational white-space usage

Usability

Irrespective of the Website’s functional complexity, we aim at keeping interfaces simple and easy-to-use. We pay attention to various aspects to ensure positive user experience:

• User-friendly interface
• Intuitive navigational schemes
• AJAX-powered interactivity
• Task-oriented workflow
• Accessibility standards