What are the key components needed for a simplified version of a web directory that can be easily expanded?

To create a simplified version of a web directory that can be easily expanded, we need to focus on key components such as a database to store directory information, a user interface for browsing and searching the directory, and a way to add new entries to the directory easily. By organizing the directory entries in a structured format and providing a user-friendly interface, we can ensure that the web directory is scalable and can accommodate new additions seamlessly. 

<?php
// Connect to database
$servername = "localhost";
$username = "username";
$password = "password";
$dbname = "web_directory";

$conn = new mysqli($servername, $username, $password, $dbname);

// Create table for directory entries
$sql = "CREATE TABLE directory (
    id INT(6) UNSIGNED AUTO_INCREMENT PRIMARY KEY,
    name VARCHAR(30) NOT NULL,
    category VARCHAR(30) NOT NULL,
    description TEXT,
    url VARCHAR(100),
    date_added TIMESTAMP DEFAULT CURRENT_TIMESTAMP ON UPDATE CURRENT_TIMESTAMP
)";

if ($conn->query($sql) === TRUE) {
    echo "Table directory created successfully";
} else {
    echo "Error creating table: " . $conn->error;
}

$conn->close();
?>

Keywords

PHP web directory expansion key components simplified version

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