D  arep is a PHP library for facilitated interaction with MySQL DBMS. Nominally it is a framework (CMF), though it’s main aim is relatively narrow, i.e. to simplify the database interaction and automate most common tasks with only a marginal sacrifice in productivity. What you get in turn is much more readable code and intuitive develpoment in what concerns MySQL.

The library boosts the development in the following typical tasks:

• Database design, table creation, field (column) population, table relationship definition. The library supports so-called table inheritance and extended storage for such data types as files, passwords etc. Therefore creating self-contained hierarchy-like data structures becomes incredibly easy.
• Population of the whole database, content management. This and above tasks are easily performed by means of a service admin panel which itself is written using the library methods.
• Everyday input-output of database data via various on-site forms. The library allows for automating all form processing - you don’t need to check for length, injections or invalid symbols, just set up the neccessary rules end enjoy the data flow.

For technically savvy folks: the library uses object-oriented PHP5 and is based on two core classes - the table and the field, which reflects the standard MySQL elements. While there’s no need to alter the table behaviour, the field can always be extended to support a currently nonexistant data type. Existing fields are also customizable, depending on their type, i.e. file field can be altered to recognize new file signatures or to parse the images in a specific ways. Otherwise there is really no need to modify the library.

The Projects

S  ince the days the library started evolving from a bunch of helper code Darep has always been in constant development. As time passes, the library is able to support more and more elaborate projects, from simple "showcase" shops to complex ERP tools. Darep offers its versatility no matter the goal of a project.

Order

C  urrently the library is not provided separately but comes together with development services. Though the amount of time needed to master the use of the library is relatively small, it is even much more efficient to create new projects from scratch knowing all the inner workings. The source code is in no way intended to be kept close-source in the long run, but at the moment there is no standalone release version being available to the general public. Our apologies.