PHP or Joomla: Social Network Site?

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Hello,

I want to develop a social network site. Should I use php to develop it or should I use joomla as I know joomla has some extensions that will come handy.

I'm not that experienced and I really need some good advice so I can know the best part to follow in mind with future expansions.

Thanks
#programming #joomla #network #php #site #social
  • Well Joomla is built with PHP.

    Codecanyon has a php social network script you might want to check out.
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    • In order to use Joomla you will have to buy one of his social extension : community builder or joomsocial. I believe this last is better.

      Keep in mind that there are presently two version of joomla : joomla 2.5 and joomla3. As a result, you should wisely choose your social extensions in order to not have to pay twice (some are compatible with joomla 2.5 but not joomla 3 and vis versa...).
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    • Thanks I will check it out.

  • Ok, how does Joomla extensions work? I really hope to totally or significantly extend Joomla, I hope it's possible.
  • I'm not a big fan of taking a CMS and turning it into something it wasn't made to be (ie: social network, etc) via an extension. Your much better off just developing or finding a php script that is built solely for its purpose, not trying to repurpose something else - it makes it much more complicated.

    PS: I have used the Joomla Community Builder extension about two years ago, I absolutely hated it. (might be better now though)
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    • Thanks greatly. This is the answer I'm looking for-delving into the intricacies, pros and cons of each approach. Thanks again.

      This is what I want to do. I purpose building a social network for professionals in my area. It will have profiles, chat, groups, ability to post articles and members can look up a professional through categories like webmasters, chefs etc.


    • Definitively, I believe this too especially since the quality of support for more cms decrease since few years now. I was using continuously joomla since 4 years and by experience I believe equally that it will be better (if you have time and money) to build your social website from scratch in php. Regarding Community Builder, I used it once equally and I equally hated it. Most Joomla users tend to use JoomSocial instead but I did not take further risk buying this second joomla social extension.
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  • Check this script out: PHP Scripts - PHP Social Network Platform | CodeCanyon

    I haven't used it, so I cant vouch for the quality. However the reviews look good.

    If I was developing a basic social network site for a client I would likely use that script as a foundation.
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    • Thanks, am getting a quality education from you. I use it for foundation and add other functions. How easy is it to get Coders to add extra functions like a directory-like for profiles.

      Or what do think is the best way to add other functions?

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  • I woulde like to suggest that PHP is best because it is more secured, easy to fix problems and supports all major web server and database.
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  • Joomla can be very tricky to work with simply because its built on PHP
    and there UI isn't to user friendly. I would just go with PHP ...but thats just me.

    WILL -
  • Thanks everyone for your contributions. The exercise has been a very enlightening and revealing one. I have more clarity on what I want and how to go about it.
  • Buddypress.
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    • Explain please?
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    • It is a WordPress plugin: BuddyPress.org

      I have used it numerous times and it works well.
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    • Seconded.. There is a huge community around WP, chances are if you get stuck someone will be able to give you hand.
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    Using extension for joomla and with PHP you can create your own functions to build a social media site.
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  • Just to get one thing clear. PHP is a programming language and Joomla is a CMS created using PHP.

    I'm not an expert on Joomla but people seems to be suggesting here that it isn't ideal for a social networking site.

    I just want to emphasize on one thing if you're thinking of creating your own from scratch with PHP. Documentation, comments, writing the code clearly! If you're going to do all yourself or have someone do all for you it's no problem. But if several people are going to work on the code it's crucial. The worst thing is to continue on some code that's hard to understand. So if you choose to buy a script or create it yourself, be sure to have it well laid out because it'll take a lot more time/money to expand on something that's badly coded to begin with.
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    • I will keep this advice constantly in-focus.
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