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NEED HELP PLZ!!!

Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2003 9:15 pm
by [EC]WiseGuy
Alright, now that i got your attention maybe you can help me. I've been able to succesfully manage my site for about 3 months now and i finnally got myslef off of geocites and got myslef a php server. Now i would like to create myslef a php forum seeing to as how my server now supports it. I really dont konw where to go from there. If there is anyone out there with the knowledge i am lacking some tips would be greatly apreciated. As a reward for helping me i can make the person who helps me most a free macromedia flash intro or banner or nav bar(your choice). If you would like to see my flash skills just take a look at my site. http://home.no.net/ecnolf thx for your time.

Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2003 9:24 pm
by DuFF
Well first of all, to make a forum it would be much easier to use a MySQL database and if you don't know how to use MySQL then you should start learning. You also need to make sure that your host supports MySQL, but it usually comes with a server that hosts PHP.

In case you don't want to spend what could be potentially months of programming, I would recommend that you just install the forum that this site is using: phpBB. The link is at the bottom of the page and its 100% free. (I think it requires MySQL also). There are tons of free skins and modifications of it just surf their website.

Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2003 9:31 pm
by [EC]WiseGuy
ok thx. thats just what i was looking for....i didnt see the link before. Your help is appreciated

Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2003 9:36 pm
by McGruff
A forum is a fairly advanced project. You need systems for registration, authentication, privileges, private messaging maybe, admin areas, nested forums/boards/topics/posts, pagination and so on.

It's way too big a project to give any specific tips.

When I'm designing a program, I always plan out each browser page carefully - maybe with a mock-up. Once I've worked out the functionailty I need, I take it from there - the next step probably being database design.

If you have any specific problems post here for help.