source, abc.net.au news site
So, I finally got through all the obstacles, got myself a webserver development environment up and running for a project. I first had to wade through the process of configuring the PHP interpreter to have the necessary cryptographic extensions enabled, and I am still to ensure I have got a database set up in my development environment. I've mostly got that end of it sorted out, actually, and it's probably simpler for me to write the script that creates the necessary schema directly.
So my road to completing my assignment, is like the picture above. I have a bit of a sense of being under the gun, because this project is sure to generate income, one way or another, there is several ways to monetise it, but I need it to get up to speed soon so I have the money to pay my next month's rent, or whatever it ends up being that I do next instead.
What to do?
Well, I am continuing my line of questioning with the web host directly, they simply need to make a small custom configuration change to the virtual host that will run the project. I tried to make the solution method open, but I have had to simply say 'ok, just do it this way, I know it is simple', and hopefully they will come back quickly with an answer, and a cost for the slightly more complex service involved in a short time period. I have also let the project assigner know what my issue is.
Fortunately, I have another small project, namely a recurring post involving me going out on walks, and capturing images of interesting things around this city of Sofia, Bulgaria, then come back, upload the photoset, and publish it, hopefully to generate lots of upvotes, and continue to improve my earning prospects and give myself a way to move forward.
Maybe while I am out and about, more ideas will come to me as well. But this is the current situation, and I figured, why not write about it, in case it gets some votes, and a little more income avenues opening.
We can't stop here! This is Whale country!