Chapter 6: Server-Side Script Resources
You are probably wondering what sorts of things can scripts do and,
equally important, where can you get the scripts. As to what scripts can
do, it might be better to ask what they cannot do! Here are just a few
examples both complex and simple:
- Send a submitted form's data to one or more email recipients.
- Present a user survey and compile the results.
- Create a discussion forum that allows users to read and post messages on your site.
- Display a countdown to a specific date.
- Determine where your visitors come from and which browser they are using.
- Rotate ad banners on your page.
- Conduct online auctions.
- Let users sign a guestbook.
The best way to learn about scripts is to explore some of the online
resources that are available. I've listed a few of my favorites in Table 6-3;
you can find more by searching Google for "scripts."
Table 6-3. Some resources for server-side scripts.
| Name |
URL |
| Matt's Script Archive |
http://www.scriptarchive.com/ |
| CGI Resource Index |
http://cgi.resourceindex.com/ |
| Hot Scripts |
http://www.hotscripts.com/ |
| Stadtaus.com |
http://www.stadtaus.com/en/ |