PHP, AJAX, ASP.NET ?????

[enigma10]

Hi, i was wondering what is the best type to use for building a site with admin, search engine, posable shopping cart....i just want to build it and give to the clients to upload and add buttons...etc after I'm done.

 

 

Thank you !!

[falkencreative]

You'll need to use a server-side language, such as PHP or ASP.NET. I ususally suggest PHP, since it is easier to learn and tends to be less messy to work with than ASP.NET. You can't necessarily do all the things you listed with AJAX (javascript).

[enigma10]

You'll need to use a server-side language, such as PHP or ASP.NET. I ususally suggest PHP, since it is easier to learn and tends to be less messy to work with than ASP.NET. You can't necessarily do all the things you listed with AJAX (javascript).

 

Ok PHP got it, can i also create a admin so i can have my clients do all the uploading, create new buttons ...etc with PHP and wheres a good place to learn.

 

Thank you

[falkencreative]

Take a look at a couple sites:

 

http://www.killerphp.com/ - video tutorials and articles on PHP

http://www.tizag.com/phpT/ - basic explanations of PHP functions, and also MySQL functions (for database access)

http://www.phpvideotutorials.com/ - free and paid video tutorials. The free videos will give you an understanding of PHP basics. The paid courses take you through building a PHP application step by step. Well worth the money - I've worked my way through one or two of them myself.

http://net.tutsplus.com/ - a lot of useful web tutorials. Do a search for PHP.

 

In addition, in order to use PHP on your computer, you'll need to install a web server on your computer. Take a look at this thread which explains things: http://www.killersites.com/forums/topic/37/setting-up-a-server-for-php-on-your-local-computer/

[enigma10]

i went to the php video tutorials and it looks promising, but can you answer this...what all do i need to learn with PHP ? MySQL and others ? or do they work hand in hand ? with flash it was easy SWF plus action script and your done ! PHP is looking a bit more codec to me

[falkencreative]

You'll need to learn PHP, which goes hand in hand with HTML, CSS and Javascript, which you should have a basic understanding of before you start PHP. In addition, you'll need to pick up some basic MySQL, which allows PHP to interface with a database and perform queries on that database.

[enigma10]

ahh yea that just got more scary its cool tho I'm up to the challenge of doing it ! and doing it right !

[joomlavideos]

I agree with all that Ben offered. (thanks for the links too!!)

 

I would also add that learning the language yourself is certainly a boon to your skill set, but as you mentioned in your initial post, you just want to hand it off to your client. That can be another issue.

 

They are going to need, more often than not, some type of CMS (content management system) that will allow them to maintain and.or modify your creation. With that comes the learning curve for THEM.

 

The problem I have seen with that is they are not as interested in learning something like, say, we are. So simplicity is going to be a big issue for them as well.

 

You can create your own CMS, purchase a number of them on the web, or consider developing sites in WordPress, Drupal or Joomla. All of which have a learning curve for all parties concerned.

 

HTH