Nibble PHP libraries and classes

We currently have two main classes that we are developing, a PHP form class for generating and validating HTML5 forms, and, a PHP flash messaging class that uses a third party jQuery plugin to create and display flash messages to users.

Nibble forms, which is our PHP form class is built to be as simple to use as possible but without restricting flexibility. To achieve this we have made the initial form instantiation achievable in just one line of code per HTML form field. Most fields can be instantiated with just one or two arguments, most just require a string for the label text. The flexibility comes from the number of arguments that can be passed to the fields to customise HTML markup, error message text, validation methods etc.

Nibble flash messaging is our other simple PHP class that takes heading and content strings and renders them as Flash messages to the user. Creating a flash message takes just one line of code and can either persist through one page load or show on the load of the current page.

Please take a look at our PHP classes and if they are useful to you, please use them.

Current projects:- The Nibble framework

The Nibble PHP Framework is a custom, semi MVC, fully object oriented PHP framework that is based around plug-ins. Every application for the Nibble framework is installed as a plug-in. The plug-in architecture is very simple allowing for speedy development and easy customisation.

One of the main reasons plug-ins are so easy to develop for the Nibble PHP Framework is that each plug-in is developed in a separate folder, this means there is no complicated directory structure to manage files across, all of the PHP code for the plug-in is written in one place. There is also a useful range of library classes that offer lots of PHP functionality for developed plug-ins out of the box.

The Nibble PHP Framework is now available for download in its first Beta release.

Current projects:- The Nibble blog

The Nibble blog is a set of plug-ins for the Nibble framework that allow users to set up a streamlined, lightweight, easily customisable blog on their own server with a very straight forward, non technical process. The Nibble Framework plug-ins will be available to download soon. Some of the key features include:

• Full user authentication, registration and profiles
• Rich text editor for blog posts
• Post tagging and rating
• Multimedia posts

These features are designed to be useful to the average blogger, one of the main aims of the Nibble blogging package is to give the user functionality that they need and not an overload of useless features. The PHP and HTML is also very simply written allowing non-technical users, who are not interested in development, the ability to customise the look and feel of the blog with little trouble.

Other stuff we've done

Gym free (gymfree.net)

Currently Nibble development runs (develops and designs) gymfree.net. Gym free is both a blog and and information hub for people wishing to learn methods of exercising and muscle building without having to go to a gym. The resources include nutritional information, practical workout ideas and gym free exercise movements.

Active8 Wellbeing (active8wellbeing.com)

Nibble development is also responsible for the code behind the Website Active8 Wellbeing, a site promoting a mother and daughter Yoga and massage business in Rickmansworth, Watford.