Dev Suggestions for new project...long post
Posted: Fri Jun 14, 2002 12:25 am
Ladies and Gents,
Please don't flame, first. Of all the forums, this seemed the best. Sorry if this is too off topic.
I'm trying to develop an educational site for Bonsai. (Japanese/Chinese miniature plants like in The Karate Kid
) I've come across the PHP technology and have been learning it and it is looking as though this will be a very helpful tool in the dev of the site. However i'm not entirly sure how I should implement this technology into the site. Let me be brief in what i'm trying to accomplish...
First, platform and database types are not set in stone. I'll probably end up using some NIX with mySQL. Content will be tutorials, plant information, events calendar, community forums, and the like. The idea is a community website for Bonsai Enthusiasts. Certain classes (info/features) will only be availible after membership has been set up. Information should be searchable on any part of the site.
This is where i stand right now in the dev process. I have the basic idea of layout and how it should be presented, however I really only ever coded HTML with small experience with C. PHP is very similar and very forgiving in many areas. I'm just not sure of the full capabilities of the technology. I would greatly appreciate some direction/ideas how I might take on such a huge project. I'm the only person working on this currently and i'm still a newbie to PHP and still have quite a bit to learn.
I realize that I could probably look through the many dev sites out there, however I could spend months comparing and testing ideas, etc. And the info availible is somewhat daunting. I realize these resources are there, please don't flame me for not looking, as I am doing this as well. I was just looking for a little assistance from the many pros that are already out there.
On a side note, I see everything that's possible with PHP (ie: this forum for one) which is beautifully designed and has a very slick front end as well. My current BBS is CGI-built and was wondering where I might aquire the source for this BBS and have a look through it. Also, the entire site is very well layed out. Kudos to the developers! Thanks in advance and I apologize for being so long-winded. I look forward to your responses. Cheers.
Please don't flame, first. Of all the forums, this seemed the best. Sorry if this is too off topic.
I'm trying to develop an educational site for Bonsai. (Japanese/Chinese miniature plants like in The Karate Kid
First, platform and database types are not set in stone. I'll probably end up using some NIX with mySQL. Content will be tutorials, plant information, events calendar, community forums, and the like. The idea is a community website for Bonsai Enthusiasts. Certain classes (info/features) will only be availible after membership has been set up. Information should be searchable on any part of the site.
This is where i stand right now in the dev process. I have the basic idea of layout and how it should be presented, however I really only ever coded HTML with small experience with C. PHP is very similar and very forgiving in many areas. I'm just not sure of the full capabilities of the technology. I would greatly appreciate some direction/ideas how I might take on such a huge project. I'm the only person working on this currently and i'm still a newbie to PHP and still have quite a bit to learn.
I realize that I could probably look through the many dev sites out there, however I could spend months comparing and testing ideas, etc. And the info availible is somewhat daunting. I realize these resources are there, please don't flame me for not looking, as I am doing this as well. I was just looking for a little assistance from the many pros that are already out there.
On a side note, I see everything that's possible with PHP (ie: this forum for one) which is beautifully designed and has a very slick front end as well. My current BBS is CGI-built and was wondering where I might aquire the source for this BBS and have a look through it. Also, the entire site is very well layed out. Kudos to the developers! Thanks in advance and I apologize for being so long-winded. I look forward to your responses. Cheers.