How can I separate SQL from my PHP?

Question

Following Uncle Bob\'s avice in Clean Code, I\'d like to have no SQL in my PHP code. Presently I\'m making use of Prepared Statements and I\'ve factored my database access c

Answer 1

What I think you are looking for is a data access layer. I haven't read "Clean Code", but what I'm guessing Uncle Bob is getting at is to not have a bunch of raw SQL and database setup/access code all over the place. Abstract out the database prepare, execute, etc. code into a separate module and work from there.

The comment about using stored procedures is also a good idea IMHO, though this is a highly debated topic with good points on both sides. I tend toward using SP's, but they aren't for everyone or every situation.