Open Source web 2.0?
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Open Source web 2.0?
What do people think about starting an open source web 2.0 project? I think it's a fantastic idea and we should start it.
I envision a web app built around PHP, MySQL, and JavaScript (for AJAX) to provide users with email/forums/im, calanders, photosharing, blogs, etc. Basically an all in one web 2.0 application to answer MS, Google, and Yahoo, as they all have very specific problems with their interfaces and otherwise.
The problem with this type of project is that it requires a significant server commitment, however I think that if developed well, in time this problem will be worked out.
I envision a web app built around PHP, MySQL, and JavaScript (for AJAX) to provide users with email/forums/im, calanders, photosharing, blogs, etc. Basically an all in one web 2.0 application to answer MS, Google, and Yahoo, as they all have very specific problems with their interfaces and otherwise.
The problem with this type of project is that it requires a significant server commitment, however I think that if developed well, in time this problem will be worked out.
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In my opinion, Java is the best for such a project. firstly, it's a cross-platform language and secondly, it works very very fast!
But I think that before choosing a language, you must think which type of project it would be (you will give it for free or you will sell it).
I think that you should post a new topic in the "Volunteer Work" forum and then see what are the replies.
P.S
I would be glad to be a partner in this project.
But I think that before choosing a language, you must think which type of project it would be (you will give it for free or you will sell it).
I think that you should post a new topic in the "Volunteer Work" forum and then see what are the replies.
P.S
I would be glad to be a partner in this project.
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Re: Open Source web 2.0?
Like what?mmonaco27 wrote:Basically an all in one web 2.0 application to answer MS, Google, and Yahoo, as they all have very specific problems with their interfaces and otherwise.
Regarding language selection, this is PHPDN - so I doubt you'd gather many people to participate in your project if you choose a language other than PHP.
Regarding language benchmarks, I think benchmarking languages against each other is generally a tricky situation. In some languages certain tasks which seem easy to accomplish can be slightly more drawn out in others, thus giving slower execution times. Can we see the source of your claims?