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  • L Lost User

    I received the following message from you, but it does not appear in the forum here (maybe you deleted it):

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    Thanks man for your reply. Yes you are right. I think i need to build simple website project for ecommerce first before jumping to the more difficult parts. I wanna ask by the way, so i found these 2 cool websites: Netlify and then 000webhost. And these 2 sites offers free web hosting for web projects and also Database with phpmySQL, and you can add your own domain there. what do you think about these 2 sites, are they legit and can be trusted for our professional web projects like serious ecommerce sites.

    I cannot say whether either of those site will help you as I have no experience of them. However, as I and @jschell keep saying, you need to start with something simple. Forget about ecommerce as you are nowhere near ready to implement such a system. Just create a simple website that allows you to enter some data that can be checked by the backend. If necessary the backend can write it to a file so you can do some manual checking. You could host such a system on your own PC using IIS, which is part of Windows. I have such a system on my PC and it works fine as a test bed.

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    David Crow
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    Richard MacCutchan wrote:

    Forget about ecommerce as you are nowhere near ready to implement such a system.

    I've been developing Android apps since around 2009 and don't even think I'd try tackling an eCommerce project. Now sending data to a database backend from an Android device...way easier.

    "One man's wage rise is another man's price increase." - Harold Wilson

    "Fireproof doesn't mean the fire will never come. It means when the fire comes that you will be able to withstand it." - Michael Simmons

    "You can easily judge the character of a man by how he treats those who can do nothing for him." - James D. Miles

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      Richard MacCutchan wrote:

      Forget about ecommerce as you are nowhere near ready to implement such a system.

      I've been developing Android apps since around 2009 and don't even think I'd try tackling an eCommerce project. Now sending data to a database backend from an Android device...way easier.

      "One man's wage rise is another man's price increase." - Harold Wilson

      "Fireproof doesn't mean the fire will never come. It means when the fire comes that you will be able to withstand it." - Michael Simmons

      "You can easily judge the character of a man by how he treats those who can do nothing for him." - James D. Miles

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      Lost User
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      I agree, and have done both on a very small scale. I don't think the OP fully understands the issues involved, despite me and @jschell trying to point out some of the things that need to be understood.

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      • L Lost User

        I received the following message from you, but it does not appear in the forum here (maybe you deleted it):

        Quote:

        Thanks man for your reply. Yes you are right. I think i need to build simple website project for ecommerce first before jumping to the more difficult parts. I wanna ask by the way, so i found these 2 cool websites: Netlify and then 000webhost. And these 2 sites offers free web hosting for web projects and also Database with phpmySQL, and you can add your own domain there. what do you think about these 2 sites, are they legit and can be trusted for our professional web projects like serious ecommerce sites.

        I cannot say whether either of those site will help you as I have no experience of them. However, as I and @jschell keep saying, you need to start with something simple. Forget about ecommerce as you are nowhere near ready to implement such a system. Just create a simple website that allows you to enter some data that can be checked by the backend. If necessary the backend can write it to a file so you can do some manual checking. You could host such a system on your own PC using IIS, which is part of Windows. I have such a system on my PC and it works fine as a test bed.

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        Ben A Johnson
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        Thanks man for your answer. What do you think about PHP and mySQL. I heard that PHP is getting less and less popular these days, based on the trend. What do you think about that? Is that true? Can PHP still be promising to learn in the next 5 or 10 years? Or do I need to step on another programming language that can still connect to the database to our website?

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        • B Ben A Johnson

          Thanks man for your answer. What do you think about PHP and mySQL. I heard that PHP is getting less and less popular these days, based on the trend. What do you think about that? Is that true? Can PHP still be promising to learn in the next 5 or 10 years? Or do I need to step on another programming language that can still connect to the database to our website?

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          Lost User
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          Ben A Johnson wrote:

          Can PHP still be promising to learn in the next 5 or 10 years?

          Well, if I coild foretell the future I would be living on a Caribbean Island with a young blonde or two. Seriously though, you need to make these decisions for yourself. Use whatever systems are available now, that you understand, and actually get on with the work.

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          • B Ben A Johnson

            Thanks man for your answer. What do you think about PHP and mySQL. I heard that PHP is getting less and less popular these days, based on the trend. What do you think about that? Is that true? Can PHP still be promising to learn in the next 5 or 10 years? Or do I need to step on another programming language that can still connect to the database to our website?

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            Ben A Johnson wrote:

            I heard that PHP is getting less and less popular these days

            I have been using the following site for years. Notice that their graph goes back to 2002. TIOBE Index - TIOBE[^] Years ago I track down how that site collects their data. Which seems much more reasonable than any other trend report which almost always seems to be based on something like 'we surveyed 50 companies and they said they will be using X in the next year.'

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            • B Ben A Johnson

              Hi guys, i want to know, can you guys tell me what I need to learn to create a simple web application for ecommerce website (not a complicated marketplace app) like for example: "shoes website" with the abilities for customers to sign up and put the product into shopping cart and then check out with simple payment system like paypal?

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              Taazaa Inc
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              To create a simple web application for an e-commerce website like a "shoes website" with user sign-up, shopping cart functionality, and a simple payment system like PayPal, you would need to learn the following technologies and concepts: HTML/CSS: These are the foundational languages for building the structure and styling of web pages. HTML is used for creating the structure and content, while CSS is used for styling and layout. JavaScript: This is a programming language that allows you to add interactivity and dynamic behavior to your web pages. You'll need to learn JavaScript to handle user interactions, perform client-side validation, and manage the shopping cart functionality. Backend Development: You'll need to learn a server-side programming language to handle the business logic, data processing, and communication with external services. Some popular options are: Python: Using frameworks like Django or Flask. Ruby: Using frameworks like Ruby on Rails. PHP: Using frameworks like Laravel or Symfony. Node.js: Using frameworks like Express.js. Database: You'll need to understand how to work with databases to store and retrieve data. Some popular options are: MySQL PostgreSQL MongoDB (a NoSQL database) User Authentication: Learn how to implement user registration, login, and authentication to secure user accounts and manage sessions. You can use frameworks or libraries like Passport.js, Devise, or Django's built-in authentication system. Shopping Cart Functionality: You'll need to develop the logic for adding products to the cart, updating quantities, and removing items. This can be achieved through JavaScript and session management on the server side. Payment Integration: For a simple payment system like PayPal, you can use PayPal's APIs to handle payment processing. You'll need to learn how to integrate the PayPal API into your application and handle the payment flow. Web Server and Hosting: You'll need to understand how to deploy your web application on a web server and make it accessible on the internet. You can choose hosting providers like Heroku, AWS, or DigitalOcean. Security: Learn about web application security best practices to protect user data and prevent common vulnerabilities, such as cross-site scripting (XSS) and SQL injection attacks. Responsive Design: Ensure your website is accessible and looks good on different devices and screen sizes. Learn about responsive design techniques using CSS media queries. These are the core technologies and concepts you'

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              • B Ben A Johnson

                Hi guys, i want to know, can you guys tell me what I need to learn to create a simple web application for ecommerce website (not a complicated marketplace app) like for example: "shoes website" with the abilities for customers to sign up and put the product into shopping cart and then check out with simple payment system like paypal?

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                Building an e-commerce app or website can be an exciting venture. The general steps you can follow to create your e-commerce platform: Establish your app's goals. ... Decide on your target audience. ... Determine the essential features. ... Choose the technology. ... Build the app's minimal requirements and features. ... Publish and Market the app. ... Keep building the app with your users' feedback.

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                • B Ben A Johnson

                  Hi guys, i want to know, can you guys tell me what I need to learn to create a simple web application for ecommerce website (not a complicated marketplace app) like for example: "shoes website" with the abilities for customers to sign up and put the product into shopping cart and then check out with simple payment system like paypal?

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                  To create a simple e-commerce site (e.g., shoes) with user sign-up, cart, and PayPal, learn HTML/CSS for structure, JavaScript for interactivity, a backend language (Python/Django, Ruby/Rails, or Node.js), databases, user auth, cart, payment integration, web hosting, security, and responsive design. Many online tutorials can guide you.

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                  • L Lost User

                    Ben A Johnson wrote:

                    Can PHP still be promising to learn in the next 5 or 10 years?

                    Well, if I coild foretell the future I would be living on a Caribbean Island with a young blonde or two. Seriously though, you need to make these decisions for yourself. Use whatever systems are available now, that you understand, and actually get on with the work.

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                    Sernjijj Kabral
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                    • B Ben A Johnson

                      Hi guys, i want to know, can you guys tell me what I need to learn to create a simple web application for ecommerce website (not a complicated marketplace app) like for example: "shoes website" with the abilities for customers to sign up and put the product into shopping cart and then check out with simple payment system like paypal?

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                      Sabir11
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                      To create a simple ecommerce website like a "shoes website," you'll need to learn HTML, CSS for front-end design, JavaScript for interactivity, and a backend language like Python, Ruby, or Node.js along with a framework like Flask, Ruby on Rails, or Express.js for handling server-side logic. You'll also need to understand databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) for storing user and product information, and integrating a payment system like PayPal using their API.

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