Use Mybb or Code Yourself?

[Fait]

If this isnt the correct place please move it thanks :roll:

Anyway, what would be the best option?

I could code a forum software myself and use that for AdminTalk or i could use mybb and see how it goes?

Im on a computer now so this time is different unlike last time when i was on a iphone and a 3DS..

The one with the most votes i will do, Either one works fine I have enough skills to code a forum it takes abit more work which is ok..

 

[CyberFreak]

I would use MyBB. It will be much quicker to use an existing software and if your forum doesn't succeed then you will not have wasted months on your own forum software.

 

[Geoffrey]

It would be awesome if your forum was on your own software, but most of those custom made scripts are lacking and not as good as ones already established. I would more likely go with MyBB and I would also be more likely to join a forum on a script that I'm familiar with than one that I'm not.

 

[master412160]

What the others said.

 

[Azareal]

The problem is that investing time into a custom software is quite the endeavour and members are unlikely to actually appreciate the fact that it's a custom software as many of the unique features which it could boast could be implemented in easier ways such as plug-ins for existing software.

 

[Fait]

Maybe, But atleast with a custom software you will know what exactly the software needs todo when its executed or if any issues arise..

im still debating after the last few failures that ive had i don't want my reputation ruined again..

its also time cosuming and on the weekdays i dont have that time..

Weekends i do.

 

[terryh]

Honestly, I don't want to offend you, but I don't think you're ready to create an entire platform. I've seen your code in previous threads, a lot of it is pretty insecure, you really need to learn a little more before you consider creating something as big as this.

In regards to your suggestion, I'd go with MyBB. You could always learn the plugin API, which is pretty easy.

Good luck! 🙂

 

[Fait]

Thats because im not focusing on security those previous codes Im only focusing on learning..

I should be using the mysql_real_escape string but i dont since its only dummy codes... i can do alot better
i guess i could try mybb again.

and code mybb mods

 

[terryh]

Thats because im not focusing on security those previous codes Im only focusing on learning..

I should be using the mysql_real_escape string but i dont since its only dummy codes... i can do alot better
i guess i could try mybb again.

and code mybb mods

There's your problem. Security should not be an after-thought. I already made that mistake.

On a side-note, granted, it's better than nothing, but on it's own, mysql_real_escape_string() isn't enough.

 

[Fait]

Im human so we all make mistakes not a machine 🙂

Ok so what sides can i learn in security wwith php? i guess these days security withina site is very important.

i know of a few others that will keep the get secure like int($_POST or int($_GET etc.. that another security code that needs to be added.

 

[legalize]

Using prepared statements or making the switch to PDO could be an even better idea.

And it's not "these days" that security is important, anytime code is involved security is important.

 

[Fait]

Ok and everyone is saying that mybb is secure so why are they using

header("Location: index.php");

thats insecure to HiJacking attacks with headers?

 

[terryh]

Im human so we all make mistakes not a machine 🙂

Ok so what sides can i learn in security wwith php? i guess these days security withina site is very important.

i know of a few others that will keep the get secure like int($_POST or int($_GET etc.. that another security code that needs to be added.

These are the ones I recommend:

http://php.robm.me.uk/
http://phpsec.org/projects/guide/

Also, take a look into PDO. 🙂

 

[LiquidServe]

Im human so we all make mistakes not a machine 🙂

Ok so what sides can i learn in security wwith php? i guess these days security withina site is very important.

i know of a few others that will keep the get secure like int($_POST or int($_GET etc.. that another security code that needs to be added.

These are the ones I recommend:

http://php.robm.me.uk/
http://phpsec.org/projects/guide/

Also, take a look into PDO. 🙂

These look good!

 

[Fait]

These look great i look at them asap.

 

[Azareal]

Ok and everyone is saying that mybb is secure so why are they using

header("Location: index.php");

thats insecure to HiJacking attacks with headers?

If that's insecure then, contact them about it.
Any feedback which can improve the security in the software is pretty good.

 

[terryh]

Ok and everyone is saying that mybb is secure so why are they using

header("Location: index.php");

thats insecure to HiJacking attacks with headers?

What's not secure about that?

 

[Fait]

i read somewhere that users can change headers and redirect somewhere else.
i could be wrong or the site could be wrong, Mybb is a pretty secure software.. so they wouldnt make them self at risk..