insert values from a drop down list to database table
I am new to PHP. When i am trying to insert the value from drop down list to database table showing some errors
the code
<html>
<head>
<title>OPTION</title>
</head>
<body>
<form action="option.php" method="get">
Name :<select name="name">
<option value="name1">name1</option>
<option value="name2">name2</option>
<option value="name3">name3</option>
<option value="name4">name4</option>
</select><br>
<input type="submit" name="submit" value="Insert">
</form>
</body>
</html>
<?php
if(isset($_GET['submit']))
{
$name=$_GET['name'];
$c=mysql_connect("localhost","root","");
mysql_select_db("test");
$ins=mysql_query("insert into option (name) values ('$name')",$c);
if($ins)
{
echo "<br>".$name."inserted";
}
else
{
echo mysql_error();
}
}
?>
when i am trying out put showing this error
You have an error in your SQL syntax; check the manual that corresponds to your MySQL server version for the right syntax to use near 'option (name) values ('name3')' at line 1
Thank you..,
Answer
you have to change the name of your table (option). Option is a mysql keyword and so it will cause syntax error while executing queries with php.
Change the table name to option_test or something and make appropriate changes in your php code too. Then it will work.
Also start using mysqli_ or PDO since mysql_ has been deprecated from PHP5 onwards.