Where is the database in the source data?

[todtown]

In case my Subject didn’t give it away, I’m absolutely brand new to PHP. I figured I’d start with the most pressing question and work my up.

The previous developer built a web page that simply prompts the user for the path to some Excel files and then uploads those files to a ‘database’ somewhere in the world. So my first ever PHP question ever is…how do I find out where that dang database is. Can I find it by going to the web page, right clicking and choosing ‘view page source’? Do I need the developers code or…somebody please forgive me for being so new and lend me a hand. Waaaa!

[benanamen]

You need the code.

[ErnieAlex]

Your company should have the account info for your server. Then, you need the username and password
to log into it. Then, you can set up a FTP client to be able to copy the files to your system so you can view
or edit them.

Remember, PHP is SERVER-SIDE only ! You can not view it by looking at what is sent to the browser.
You will be able to view the CLIENT-SIDE code such as HTML, CSS and Javascript, but, no PHP…

The previous developer should be able to give you the FTP login info so you can see his code on the web
pages that are there… Good luck…