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[Xion]

At this point I know HTML and a little java. I want to create a site that uses databases for user accounts, and other related stuff. I also want forums. I was going to use PHP but I have a question first. Will the PHP be able to recognize the forums? For example, if I post two paragraphs about what ever, can I have the code recognize that action and record the amount? Also will it work with variables?

Thanks in advance :D


PS Would it be easier to make my won boards

[ronaldb66]

Yes, PHP is a versatile and powerful server side scripting language that can access databases, write and read files, compose dynamic pages "on the fly", can work with a range of variables and arrays, etc, etc.

PHPBB (http://www.phpbb.com/index.php) and this forum are good examples of what can be achieved, forum-wise, with PHP. To learn more, php.net (http://www.php.net/) is a good place to start; among other things, there's a complete online manual here.

[Xion]

Thanks for the info. I'll look into it. I also want to add that it will be a Web-page rpg. A more advanced version of my current site. (http://galriaah.proboards29.com/index.cgi)