Hey guys, So basically this is what the topic suggests, im trying to create a social networking website similar to facebook. What i mean is that it needs a dynamic news feed, a groups bio page, friends list, etc. I'm at a point where im kind of comfortable formatting a static website that looks like facebook, but the idea of having something as dynamic as facebook really baffles me. I mean, where do you start. Every single user has his own unique page, with his own unique friends, with his own customize news feed. I guess i need some sort of general direction. How exactly do i create a website with dynamic news feed, friends list, profiles, image albums, etc. Thank you so much and making this project happen means a lot to me.
The dynamic part can be done by the use of some scripting language such as .NET PHP or Java... I'd prefer PHP over the others, but it may be a personal choice.
I would suggest you, if you dont have knowledge but have enough funds to spend, then go for outsourcing the site for its basic features. Eventually you can learn about it and then discontinue the contract with the outsourcing company
Nice one kenx haha. Well, i probably wont have enough funds to fund a project like this, but i do have the time and commitment to learn PHP/Mysql. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Thanks
I think this is a huge project to take on at a beginner level. I don't mean to discourage you, and I have seen college students successfully make something like this over the course of a semester, but seeing that it's unlikely to give you a good return on the effort you put in, I'd suggest you learn on something smaller!
I understand that this is a pretty big project and not the easiest thing to accomplish. Would it ease up the process if i use frameworks like cakephp or zendframework?