What are the best PHP input sanitizing functions?

Question

I am trying to come up with a function that I can pass all my strings through to sanitize. So that the string that comes out of it will be safe for database insertion. But t

Answer 1

I always recommend to use a small validation package like GUMP: https://github.com/Wixel/GUMP

Build all you basic functions arround a library like this and is is nearly impossible to forget sanitation. "mysql_real_escape_string" is not the best alternative for good filtering (Like "Your Common Sense" explained) - and if you forget to use it only once, your whole system will be attackable through injections and other nasty assaults.