Coding Things Yourself.
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Sam! — Unlucky!
AnonFM — I don't like the forum very much but the fact that you did it yourself does make it great!
Ashley — I suggest you start here: http://www.tizag.com/htmlT/ This tutorial site taught me almost all I know about HTML, CSS, PHP, and Javascript.
AnonFM — I don't like the forum very much but the fact that you did it yourself does make it great!
Ashley — I suggest you start here: http://www.tizag.com/htmlT/ This tutorial site taught me almost all I know about HTML, CSS, PHP, and Javascript.
thewebtower
Up-and-Coming Sensation
I always code things myself.
http://www.thewebtower.com/
Done by me - (XHTML, CSS2, JavaScript, PHP, SQL, XML, and graphic design)
Been doing webdev since I was 12 and have always been independent of my own work. I hate seeing "Powered by _____" and would rather have MY scripts and know MY own system.
🙂
http://www.thewebtower.com/
Done by me - (XHTML, CSS2, JavaScript, PHP, SQL, XML, and graphic design)
Been doing webdev since I was 12 and have always been independent of my own work. I hate seeing "Powered by _____" and would rather have MY scripts and know MY own system.
🙂
*claps*thewebtower said:
Very good job. I love the design. I'm, glad to see that we have at least two do-it-yourself people here. I coded everything on my site with the single exception of the forum. Yes, it's a site, not a 100% forum, heh.
thewebtower
Up-and-Coming Sensation
Nice. No need to code a forum system, just use one that's already in existence haha! :evil: I've seen people out there who make there own, more power to them. I just don't have the time or motivation to do something like that haha.C0smic1 said:
I would love to make a forum software, and I am certain that I could, but I could never rival phpBB3, MyBB, and SMF. In the end I'd just be degrading the quality of the site and making it look less attractive, but I do agree that making your own forum software is good practice.thewebtower said:
thewebtower
Up-and-Coming Sensation
http://www.sc2armory.com/
http://www.diablo3armory.com/
http://www.gamesync.com/
This guy did a very good job on his sites. And he made his own forum systems which are pretty great on their own.
http://www.diablo3armory.com/
http://www.gamesync.com/
This guy did a very good job on his sites. And he made his own forum systems which are pretty great on their own.
Not bad. I like the first one. I regularly use the RuneScape official forums which use a custom (and moderately featureless) software.thewebtower said:
http://forum.runescape.com/forums.ws
Though it is a HUGE forum, their software stinks. 😛
RavenWings
Reputable
I use a free forum host and get codes from other people. I would love to be able to code my own forum and websites, but I just can't get it together. I have picked up a little bit of coding knowledge (and when I say a little bit, I mean minuscule compared to some people) and tweak code on a regular basis because of that, but that's about as far as I've gotten.
I prefer designing.
I prefer designing.
I suggest you find a php tutorial if you want to do things like that yourself. I'm not a fan of free forum hosts, (except ZetaBoards and ProBoards as respect them for actually coding it themselves) but it can be easier at times. It gives you a lot less customization potential though.
C0smic1 said:
Can't use PHP on free forum hosts, but quite a few support Javascript. Like RavenWings said though, it's sometimes easier to get somebody else's code and tweak it slightly.
On the other hand, a topic that was recently locked in forum support made me reflect on this topic. Too many people these days expect codes and what not to be dished out to them on a plate. Personally I'm a huge fan of "If I don't know how to do it, get out there and find out how its done". Such was the case last night with a little piece of jQuery I wanted.
I generally try and code things myself, with the little HTML and PHP that I do know. If I don't I usually just go through rest of the script I am editing to see what I can use/edit and that usually helps.
If not, I see what I can do with existing MOD's.
If not, I see what I can do with existing MOD's.
I know they don't allow PHP, but he said he wanted to code things like forums and to do that you would have to have a real host. In any case, PHP is crucial to making a good website and, after playing with it for a couple months, I must say it's exceedingly easy to use compared to other languages.Murder he Wrote said:C0smic1 said:
Can't use PHP on free forum hosts, but quite a few support Javascript. Like RavenWings said though, it's sometimes easier to get somebody else's code and tweak it slightly.
On the other hand, a topic that was recently locked in forum support made me reflect on this topic. Too many people these days expect codes and what not to be dished out to them on a plate. Personally I'm a huge fan of "If I don't know how to do it, get out there and find out how its done". Such was the case last night with a little piece of jQuery I wanted.
thewebtower
Up-and-Coming Sensation
I think because of PHP's constant updates and full field of functionality, it's what has led it to become the most commonly used language. Sure there are ASP and Perl, but I rarely see those these days.. it's either ".php" or .htaccess mod_rewrite seo urls.
thewebtower
Up-and-Coming Sensation
I can do some pretty cool stuff with PHP, but coming up with unique ideas is so tough..
lots of minor edits and a few custom page's I've coded myself from scratch. Custome skin's and css too. I've made my own forum before myself from scratch but as with other it was very very basic. Just did it to experiment really.
Cool, Mr. Happy.
I have actually begun working on my own forum software, if not for any serious reason then for the practice. It's working quite smoothly with functioning BBcode, moderation, who is online, forums, topics, and so forth but administration is the real trick. It's a fun experience and I might use the forum for my own projects if not publish it fully.
I have actually begun working on my own forum software, if not for any serious reason then for the practice. It's working quite smoothly with functioning BBcode, moderation, who is online, forums, topics, and so forth but administration is the real trick. It's a fun experience and I might use the forum for my own projects if not publish it fully.
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