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Shawn · 10-16-2008, 05:19 AM

Currently, I am coding my own bulletin board software called WildBB. I am writing it in PHP and MySQL with javascript and some Ajax features. It is taking me a long time because I am a n00b at php and mysql but its more of a challenge and hobby for me, so that keeps me at it. Smile

I'd like to hear experiences from BBS coders or those that help develop BBS platforms. Any tips?

Labrocca · 10-16-2008, 09:55 PM

I suggest as a new scripter to start with smaller projects. A forum software is really intensive if you want it to compete with other larger projects. Try something like an image hosting script or a directory to start with.

Shawn · 10-17-2008, 07:17 AM

I chose a forum because there are all sorts of features to tackle and sessions to make. I aint trying to compete just yet, right now its a learning and fun thing for me. I'd like to make my own blog software too.

Nilef · 10-17-2008, 07:17 PM

Sounds pretty cool, i'd love to try it out when you finish with it. is it based upon anything, or starting from scratch?

Shawn · 10-19-2008, 12:16 PM

WildBB, so many features, its wild that it can be free Smile

Nilef · 10-21-2008, 01:12 PM

How long do you think it will take to complete?

And is there any way we can help?

Labrocca · 10-21-2008, 01:24 PM

If you know php well then about 100+ hours of coding should get you at least a base. Also it depends if you decide to use any prewritten classes for templates or mysql for example. When I write my own scripts I like to use ezsql for the database class. Some like smarty for templates but I don't. I think it's overly complicated for most projects. Mybb uses eval which I wouldn't use myself but they have done a good job with it.

Shawn · 10-21-2008, 02:21 PM

It will take a long time, LOL. I am a new learner of PHP and MySQL, the bb project is more of a test to see if I can master another programming language Smile

It only took me about 3 weeks to learn HTML and CSS while it takes others a year or more... PHP is taking longer Tongue

Flashgear · 10-24-2008, 12:09 AM

My friend and me, made a forum software named KeiosBB but I don't know where the damn script goes.

Shawn · 10-25-2008, 03:54 PM

I see. What was it made with? Like php, mysql?