Sending from C++ to PHP / HTML

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I would like to send data from my C++ app to a database via HTML form or just by and address in PHP script like index.php?mydata=something. I'm trying to do this because sending an email from C++ was to hard for a beginner like me. I just want to send one string or if it's possible, a file.

Thanks in advance.

EDIT: Or if someone can guide me how to connect directly to the MySQL and insert the data in a specified table i woudl be more than grateful ! : )

EDIT2: I found the mysql api and have all the libraries and mysql header but i have problems with connecting to the DB. error: unresolved external symbol _mysql_init@4 referenced in function _main code : pastebin.com/TLjDRJXD

because i'm new to c++ and didnt know there is something like that — shym
– shym, Commented Aug 20, 2011 at 8:15

Adam Fowler · Accepted Answer · 2011-08-20 05:01:09Z

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use JSON. It has native support in newer versions of PHP.

answered Aug 20, 2011 at 5:01

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Steve-o · Accepted Answer · 2011-08-20 11:55:49Z

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C API for MySQL:

http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.6/en/dynindex-cfunction.html

http://forge.mysql.com/wiki/Category:C

C++ API for MySQL:

http://dev.mysql.com/tech-resources/articles/mysql-connector-cpp.html

http://forge.mysql.com/wiki/Connector_C%2B%2B

There are many more, e.g. C++ wrappers for the C API:

http://mysqlcppapi.sourceforge.net/

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shym Over a year ago

i found it but i have problems with connecting to the DB. I have the mysql headers and libraries but theres an error: unresolved external symbol _mysql_init@4 referenced in function _main code : pastebin.com/TLjDRJXD

Steve-o Over a year ago

@shym see this question: stackoverflow.com/questions/7108740/…

shym Over a year ago

the thing is that I had other errors but now i linked everything properly but it still doesent work : / i linked libmysql.lib and the whole folder with headers in MySQL community Server but still doesen't work : /

Matt Stein · Accepted Answer · 2011-08-20 00:46:41Z

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It sounds like it might be best to do this with a simple PHP API. This way you can be sure to have a clean and secure connection between your C++ app and the PHP app.

You can Google around to find lots of examples and tutorials.

answered Aug 20, 2011 at 0:46

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tttony · Accepted Answer · 2011-08-20 01:31:26Z

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The better way is a PHP API but if you are curious you can use IndyProject

answered Aug 20, 2011 at 1:31

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Community · Accepted Answer · 2017-05-23 12:19:52Z

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You may find these useful:

What C++ library should I use to implement a HTTP client?

High-level HTTP client library for native C/C++ in Win32

http://curl.haxx.se/libcurl/competitors.html

Basically you can use any C++ http client to send GET/POST requests to your PHP page.

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