Best language to learn to make membership sites?

I didn't post this in the programming / scripting forums because that place is dead and I don't think I will get the sort of response I can get in the Lounge. So anyway, I was going to try to learn PHP, I even paid for a course but that shit is boring af. I was wondering, is there any other language that I can learn to then be able to develop custom membership sites? By membership sites I mean Reddit, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Classified Ad sites, etc. I was also thinking of maybe learning a PHP framework but then I've read somewhere that I might as well learn PHP rather than bothering with a framework.

php
mysql
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botstrap for php.

you might need to no python if bots are involved .

most api come in all lanuages .

good luck.

why not just use wp and custom everythink into 1 .

most membership wp are done just add the rest as needed , even them scripts can be found .

Javascript is the best.

Nowadays almost all big webs are using javascript such as React, Angular, Vue, etc(frontend)
For backend, you can use node.js(still javascript) + express.js(framework)

Basically, just 1 language you can turn into => full stack developer.

MEAN developer or MERN developer.

MEAN = MongoDB + Express.js + Angular + Node.js
MERN = MongoDB + Express.js + React.js + Node.js <-- nowadays people prefer React over Angular

More and more company jump into Node.js currently.

Because it is fast, scalable, and use less code.

I'm familiar with php python c# .... etc I would say faster way to build membership site like fb .... is c# language with asp.net mvc framework..

+1 for javascript , go for node

PinguSpy said:

Javascript is the best.

Nowadays almost all big webs are using javascript such as React, Angular, Vue, etc(frontend)
For backend, you can use node.js(still javascript) + express.js(framework)

Basically, just 1 language you can turn into => full stack developer.

MEAN developer or MERN developer.

MEAN = MongoDB + Express.js + Angular + Node.js
MERN = MongoDB + Express.js + React.js + Node.js <-- nowadays people prefer React over Angular

More and more company jump into Node.js currently.

Because it is fast, scalable, and use less code.

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If i were you i would definitely go with Javascript. As it is ruling the web now a days.

Thanks!

If you just want a membership site, wordpress + s2member could do the job for you.
Want something better, and more robust? Try Yii2 (a PHP based modern framework) and it's Role Based Access Control system.


Want to not get bored while learning PHP (or any language for that matter)? Follow the "build as you learn" approach. Try to make something practical, while you learn the language. If you want to try Yii framework, for example:

Do you want to go the python way?
Here's an awesome tutorial for making a blog with python flask (flask is a framework in python):

Programming is fun, if you take the practical approach. If you just want to learn theory, it can be boring lol.

ShadeDream said:

I was also thinking of maybe learning a PHP framework but then I've read somewhere that I might as well learn PHP rather than bothering with a framework.

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First of all, a PHP framework IS PHP. You will be writing PHP code, even if you use a framework. In order to learn a framework, you need the basic concepts of the language first. Frameworks are created for making things neater. So, I recommend framework based approach. It will save you time, and make your code more reusable.

Well its not dead any more @ShadeDream you being in here will attract the masses

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Gogol said:

If you just want a membership site, wordpress + s2member could do the job for you.
Want something better, and more robust? Try Yii2 (a PHP based modern framework) and it's Role Based Access Control system.


Want to not get bored while learning PHP (or any language for that matter)? Follow the "build as you learn" approach. Try to make something practical, while you learn the language. If you want to try Yii framework, for example:

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For PHP framework I recommend using yii framework too. SocialMediaPanel.com is using PHP + yii2
You can develop any project very fast with yii framework + high performance.

https://www.techsplace.com/technology/advantages-disadvantages-yii-framework/

PinguSpy said:

SocialMediaPanel.com is using PHP + yii2
You can develop any project very fast with yii framework + high performance.

https://www.techsplace.com/technology/advantages-disadvantages-yii-framework/

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Nice to know man. Yeah, this framework is so under rated lol. The CRUD generator yii has is absolutely fantastic. It makes coding as fast as just designing the db table.

@https://www.blackhatworld.com/members/pinguspy.4306/
@https://www.blackhatworld.com/members/gogol.137386/

Thanks guys, both of you posted some interesting stuff. I really like what PinguSpy posted about JavaScript and I may be focusing on this one. Gogol kind of reignited my interest for PHP and possibly Python. I will have to look into all three and once I know a little more about all of them I will try to make my decision.

In my opinion, JavaScript should be No. 1 on your list. PHP is also a great choice, but as you said, it can be quite boring. Although, if you already started the PHP course, try and stick with it for a while longer, maybe it will grow on you.