Web Development

LivoK

Hi, Just wondering if anybody knows how I would go about creating a website that will allow users to create accounts on it? and become members. I've created websites before and I know some programming languages... so it should be easy enough?

bobbytables

LivoK wrote: »

I've created websites before and I know some programming languages... so it should be easy enough?

Is what you are looking to build difficult?, not necessarily, but if this is to be delivered on a commercial basis you will have a longer list of technical concerns ahead of you. You mentioned you have experience developing websites, I am assuming static sites, yes/no?

What programming experience do you have?

There is a multitude of tools/languages/frameworks/etc that will enable you achieve the desired results, E.g. PHP, Ruby on Rails, Python (Django), Java, etc. In this day and age for any "custom" app, I advise you to employ a proper MVC framework and code with security in mind, sanitize those inputs, etc, etc, etc.

Beyond the server tier and closer to home, keep an eye on your cross browser compatibility and standards compliance.

yoyo

Look into a content management system such as Joomla, supports this functionality out of the box so to speak, may be worth checking out

Nick

hzhang

If you know PHP, then Drupal will be your right choice.