How to make Photo Gallery from image Directory with PHP

Are you faced with the task of organizing a large collection of image files into a visually appealing PHP photo gallery? There are the following solutions that you can use:

Solution 1:
One approach to creating a photo gallery is to manually add each image file to your web page individually. However, this method proves to be time-consuming and cumbersome, as it requires constant monitoring for any future updates to the image links.

Solution 2:
Another option involves storing the image names in a Database table and retrieving them when needed. This solution offers more efficiency and flexibility compared to the previous one.

Solution 3:
However, the most optimal solution involves reading all the files from your designated directory and generating an automated photo gallery. This approach eliminates the need for manual intervention and ensures that any changes or additions to the image directory are automatically reflected in the gallery.

In this post, I will focus on demonstrating the implementation of the third solution, utilizing the power of PHP. By following this guide, you will be able to create a dynamic and seamless photo gallery effortlessly.

So, without further ado, let’s dive into the exciting world of PHP photo galleries and discover how you can transform your image directory into an engaging visual experience!

How to make Photo Gallery from image Directory with PHP

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How to Change Date range Dynamically in jQuery UI Datepicker

The jQuery UI Datepicker widget allows us to pick a date from the widget. It has various options by using them you can customize it.

With minDate and maxDate options you can specify the date range. It restricts the users to pick a date within the specified range.

The value of minDate and maxDate options values can also be defined dynamically at the runtime.

In this tutorial, I show how you can dynamically set date range in jQuery UI datepicker.

How to Change Date range Dynamically in jQuery UI Datepicker

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Insert Image in Dropdown lists with jQuery

In HTML it is not possible to add an element to the dropdown list. You need to customize it.

For example –

If you try to add a search box in an <option> or add a country flag image following with country name. When you run it you don’t see any changes in the dropdown.

This can simply be done with the jQuery plugins which adds more features to the simple dropdown element.

In this tutorial, I show how you can insert an image in the dropdown with select2 and Easyautocomplete plugins.

Insert Image in Dropdown lists with jQuery

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