Write Safer Code with the New Nette Database Documentation

6 days ago by David Grudl  

Nette Database has finally received what it has long deserved—a documentation worthy of its potential. The completely rewritten text not only describes all the functions in detail but also opens developers’ eyes to the security of database operations.

Documentation That Packs a Punch

High-quality documentation is the Achilles' heel of many open-source projects. Not so with the Nette Framework. Nette boasts something that many competitors lack—precise, clear, and engaging documentation that guides developers from their first steps to advanced concepts. For example, the Dependency Injection documentation not only explains Nette DI itself but also provides an accessible theoretical introduction to the topic, enriched by contributions from Miško Hevery, the author of the Angular framework. The Latte documentation offers an interactive insight into escaping, explaining why it is the only safe templating system in PHP. Nette's commitment to its users is further demonstrated by the existence of a complete introduction to object-oriented programming.

No matter where in the world you’re coding, Nette speaks your language. All documentation is available in impressive 16 world languages: English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Hungarian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovenian, Turkish, Greek, Bulgarian, Russian, and Ukrainian, and Czech.

A New Era for Database Documentation

There were, however, two areas that slightly marred an otherwise perfect score—documentation for Nette Database and the Tracy debugger. This is now changing for the Database. Check out the revamped and expanded version of the new documentation.

The content is clearly divided into two logical sections based on approaches to working with databases:

  • SQL Approach for developers who prefer direct control over their queries
  • Explorer for those who value development speed and the convenience of automation

It includes numerous examples and code snippets that demonstrate the library's real capabilities and inspire effective use. Each concept is illustrated with practical use cases, enabling quick understanding and immediate application in your projects.

Security First (Because Your Sleep Depends on It)

In an age where database attacks are commonplace, the brand-new section of the documentation offers a thorough technical analysis of security risks. Here, you’ll find practical demonstrations of real-world threats and their prevention:

  • A detailed explanation of SQL injection and its dangers
  • Practical examples of safe parameterized queries
  • A comprehensive approach to input data validation
  • Proper use of dynamic identifiers

The new documentation combines function descriptions with a detailed explanation of security aspects and best practices. The result is a guide that helps you write not only functional but also secure code. Start reading today!