We pride ourselves on following the highest standards, incorporating the best technologies and working with the industry leaders. Below we have compiled a list of the technologies we use, standards we follow and partners we work with, so you know we use only the best when creating your websites.
PHP scripting language creates a powerful foundation for web development. It is highly recognised as one of the key elements in the growth of website technology. PHP sits in-between the user and the server, communicating between databases and the browser interface. It slots into HTML and has changed the way we use websites, most importantly changed websites from being 'Static' to 'Dynamic'.
MySQL is based on SQL (structured query language) and is a database language. MySQL looks after the database to which all information a website may need is held. It is common for users to enter personal details or purchase items and MySQL is the technology managing this information. MySQL and PHP combined create a powerful web development platform where anything is possible!
The W3C is the recognised body of web standards and is used by the web community as a guide for creating accessible, compliant websites. It's mission is to develop protocols and guidelines that ensure the long-term growth of the world wide web. electricFlare creates and maintains websites that are 100% W3C compliant.
jQuery is a fresh way to write an common scripting language, javascript, which is run within the clints web browser. It is used for animations, event handling and traversing the web page. It also works in conjunction with AJAX, a recent web process that has revolutionised the web, allowing for multiple web actions to occur without the user being affected. This is an advanced technology that is changing the way we use the internet.
Adobe are market leaders in web development software. They currently have an array of developement packages designed to enhance website experiences. Common software is Adobe Flash which is a rich animation authoring environment, designed for interactivity. Adobe Dreamweaver is a popular web autoring tool, allowing the user to combine many different scripting languages to create powerful web applications. Other products include Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Fireworks.
Nochex is a leading UK based online payment company, specialising in easy to use payment services. electricFlare currently uses Nochex payment systems for all e-Commerce websites.
iStockPhoto is a member generated image and design community that sells photos, images, video, audio and flash files. electricFlare currently uses iStockPhoto for all images, photos and icons that are required for a website.