Encoder : Protect your PHP Scripts

As you know, plain text PHP Script is like open document. Everyone can copy and modify the code. You may have a wonderfull product that lead money to your cash. You don't want that application can be modified by others. You don't want your competitor can hack your application. You can use encoder tool like Zend SafeGuard, IonCube, and else. In this post, It is just about Zend SafeGuard.

You can try Zend SafeGuard by download at their web (www.zend.com). This tools is realy wonderfull. We can apply business strategy like desktop application;

1. Release trial version (will expire at certain date/days)
2. Manage the commercial distribution of PHP Application by generating licence keys and creating files that require a licence key to operate.
3. You can limit application just for certain IP.

When you use this tool, you must install zend optimizer (it is free). I look, many web hosting installed zend optimizer. So, you can apply not only in local but at internet to. Your client can try at web host before buy your product.

I try this tool, the result, code will show like this: At Notepad:

At Dreamweaver, just look like this