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I've been designing web-sites for around 3 years and have been working for a local company as a junior designer on several small business projects.
I have a good all round knowledge of HTML, Javascript, and CGI scripting.
HOWEVER, I have a new project (a personal favour for a family friend) which will involve getting an online auction set up online. Basically, I want to know the best way of tackling this as I have NO idea whatsoever.
Can someone suggest anything to me?
I'm guessing it may involve learning how to deal with SQL and databases as well as ASP or PHP or some other such annoyance for a webdesigner with little time to learn new things right now.
I'd appreciate any comments anyone has on this,
Thanks in advance.
I've been designing web-sites for around 3 years and have been working for a local company as a junior designer on several small business projects.
I have a good all round knowledge of HTML, Javascript, and CGI scripting.
HOWEVER, I have a new project (a personal favour for a family friend) which will involve getting an online auction set up online. Basically, I want to know the best way of tackling this as I have NO idea whatsoever.
Can someone suggest anything to me?
I'm guessing it may involve learning how to deal with SQL and databases as well as ASP or PHP or some other such annoyance for a webdesigner with little time to learn new things right now.
I'd appreciate any comments anyone has on this,
Thanks in advance.
If you already know Access, you will have a small head start when it comes to working with and manipulating databases...
As I said before asp101.com is good for information, but if you do decide on the ASP route, I highly recommend a book call "Beginning Active Server Pages 3.0". It's big and red, it's published by Wrox, and is about £28.99. You may want to look at ASP.Net which is the most up-to-date version of ASP.
I think you have a good plan working part-time while studying, that way you will get a lot of "real-world" experience.
As I said before asp101.com is good for information, but if you do decide on the ASP route, I highly recommend a book call "Beginning Active Server Pages 3.0". It's big and red, it's published by Wrox, and is about £28.99. You may want to look at ASP.Net which is the most up-to-date version of ASP.
I think you have a good plan working part-time while studying, that way you will get a lot of "real-world" experience.
Thanks for all the advice and tips on which avenue to pursue.
I think possibly the best option for me maybe to take the easy way out and go for a very simple format whereby it's not actually "on the fly" generated, but the site acts as a news source that basically gives (from the most recent update) the highest bid.
I think this will also allow me to get over the legalities as basically all i'm doing is publicising the charity-raising scheme on a web-site.
For the record, I am Access-literate and could make a database no problem, but it's just how that interacts with the site that would be a problem.
As for the company I work for, it's only a VERY small local company, and really the biggest benefit i've got from them is being introduced to other people who i've gone onto get personal web-design jobs from.
I'm still at college, and have been working for the company only part-time, so the best jobs for me have come from other people (e.g local businesses who i've been able to meet with through my job, and friends of friends of friends [you get the drift]) I'm definately looking to further my web-design credentials by moving onto PHP or ASP or something, but it's just something i've no idea how to tackle right now.
Thanks once again.
I think possibly the best option for me maybe to take the easy way out and go for a very simple format whereby it's not actually "on the fly" generated, but the site acts as a news source that basically gives (from the most recent update) the highest bid.
I think this will also allow me to get over the legalities as basically all i'm doing is publicising the charity-raising scheme on a web-site.
For the record, I am Access-literate and could make a database no problem, but it's just how that interacts with the site that would be a problem.
As for the company I work for, it's only a VERY small local company, and really the biggest benefit i've got from them is being introduced to other people who i've gone onto get personal web-design jobs from.
I'm still at college, and have been working for the company only part-time, so the best jobs for me have come from other people (e.g local businesses who i've been able to meet with through my job, and friends of friends of friends [you get the drift]) I'm definately looking to further my web-design credentials by moving onto PHP or ASP or something, but it's just something i've no idea how to tackle right now.
Thanks once again.
Oh, but if you do learn all the SQL, ASP etc, think how much more you will be worth to potential employers! After 3 whole years as a junior designer, you could have a chat with your boss and point out the fact that you ain't junior no more.
Just out of interest, what company do you work for?
Just out of interest, what company do you work for?
You will need to get to grips with SQL and databases no matter if you go for ASP or PHP. So first thing first, get yourself a copy of Access and teach yourself how to build database tables and columns within the tables.
As for ASP Vs PHP, this is an argument I don't want to get into, but just see whichever the host you are going to use supports, and go with that. If you like, take a look as http://www.asp101.com for some hints and tips on ASP, I'm sure Turbonutter can point you in the direction of a good PHP site.
Also, as it is an online auction thing, you need to check out how to legally cover your own back if something goes wrong and there is a dispute. Maybe Tyla could help with that as it aint' my speciality.
I would imagine that it is a sizable task to build a secure on-line auction system from scratch, especially as you do not already know ASP or PHP. It will not be easy and will take a fair amount of time (probably talking months, not weeks). Is there anything that you can just buy off-the-shelf so to speak?
As for ASP Vs PHP, this is an argument I don't want to get into, but just see whichever the host you are going to use supports, and go with that. If you like, take a look as http://www.asp101.com for some hints and tips on ASP, I'm sure Turbonutter can point you in the direction of a good PHP site.
Also, as it is an online auction thing, you need to check out how to legally cover your own back if something goes wrong and there is a dispute. Maybe Tyla could help with that as it aint' my speciality.
I would imagine that it is a sizable task to build a secure on-line auction system from scratch, especially as you do not already know ASP or PHP. It will not be easy and will take a fair amount of time (probably talking months, not weeks). Is there anything that you can just buy off-the-shelf so to speak?
Here goes,
I've been designing web-sites for around 3 years and have been working for a local company as a junior designer on several small business projects.
I have a good all round knowledge of HTML, Javascript, and CGI scripting.
HOWEVER, I have a new project (a personal favour for a family friend) which will involve getting an online auction set up online. Basically, I want to know the best way of tackling this as I have NO idea whatsoever.
Can someone suggest anything to me?
I'm guessing it may involve learning how to deal with SQL and databases as well as ASP or PHP or some other such annoyance for a webdesigner with little time to learn new things right now.
I'd appreciate any comments anyone has on this,
Thanks in advance.
I've been designing web-sites for around 3 years and have been working for a local company as a junior designer on several small business projects.
I have a good all round knowledge of HTML, Javascript, and CGI scripting.
HOWEVER, I have a new project (a personal favour for a family friend) which will involve getting an online auction set up online. Basically, I want to know the best way of tackling this as I have NO idea whatsoever.
Can someone suggest anything to me?
I'm guessing it may involve learning how to deal with SQL and databases as well as ASP or PHP or some other such annoyance for a webdesigner with little time to learn new things right now.
I'd appreciate any comments anyone has on this,
Thanks in advance.