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Always use the "datalib" functions, such as insert_record() or get_record(). Look at [http://moodle.sourceforge.net/dhawes-phpdoc/moodlecore/_lib_datalib_php.html the documentation for datalib.php] for more functions and details of use. | Always use the "datalib" functions, such as insert_record() or get_record(). Look at [http://moodle.sourceforge.net/dhawes-phpdoc/moodlecore/_lib_datalib_php.html the documentation for datalib.php] for more functions and details of use. | ||
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How to get/set information when writing new Moodle code
How do I find out the currently-logged-on user?
The global object $USER, which contains the numeric $USER->id among other things.
How do I find out the current course?
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How do I insert/retrieve records in the database, without creating my own database connections?
Always use the "datalib" functions, such as insert_record() or get_record(). Look at the documentation for datalib.php for more functions and details of use.
How do I get/set configuration settings?
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