I have a very old script spread over the web called "Anima Gallery".
Its a gallery system that displays the whole ftp/webspace directory with quality thumbnails without the requirement for a mysql gallery.

Despite i saw some good reviews about it the true is that very few sites use it. So could you please drop me some possible improvements (keeping it mysqless).

it can be downloaded from anima.mgfca.com

(If this thread doesnt belong here, just move it or if is against rules just remove it, thank you.)

From what I see so far, parts of it are written are short hand php "<?" instead of "<?php", which was great a little while ago but now it just messes with XML.

I'll post more when I get a better chance to look at it, do you have a live preview?

hmm...xml...what does xml has to do with it?

If you want to write script which you want to distribute for others to use, you shouldn't use shouldn't short tags. What if someone's host has short tags disabled, they won't be able to use your script. Also, add a live demo.

XML doesnt have anything to do with it directly, but because XML is being used more and more these days its good to be a little bit clearer.

Also while i personally doubt there are many hosts which have short tags turned off (and wont turn them on when you ask) i can see that point.

I personally dont intend to modify it, it is as good as it is, nobody ever supported it anyways, i really dont care much if my free scripts are good or not, being free is already good enough...just was looking for some feedback, something rare to get this days...
If people dont like it they can improve it themselves thats why the source is there, i think changing <? to <?php wont require NASA IMO.

Okay...

is it just me or did you ask for feedback and are now moaning because we gave you it?!

o.O

Who's moaning? <.<

*rolls eyes*

I honestly cannot be botherd to start quoting... good day

Originally Posted by dansgalaxy

XML doesnt have anything to do with it directly, but because XML is being used more and more these days its good to be a little bit clearer.

Also while i personally doubt there are many hosts which have short tags turned off (and wont turn them on when you ask) i can see that point.

The main reason for shorthand php <? ?> being disabled on most hosts is because it makes a mess of xml pages (they could be run as php, which is bad). Essentially it makes life much simpler if it's disabled and the code is long hand.

Originally Posted by ClaFanN1

I personally dont intend to modify it, it is as good as it is, nobody ever supported it anyways, i really dont care much if my free scripts are good or not, being free is already good enough...just was looking for some feedback, something rare to get this days...
If people dont like it they can improve it themselves thats why the source is there, i think changing <? to <?php wont require NASA IMO.

It does not take much to change <? to <?php (A simple find and replace), but as you coded the script (even if you are giving it away for free) it's nicer if you (the experienced programmer) change the code instead of the user (who may not be able to code).

Dan makes a good point ^^

Nice to see all the new really helpful members from the other forum :s

Thanks Mike.