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Posted by Wilson Usman
Wilson Usman
35,206 Points

Build an application

Hi everyone, I'm really excited because I have an idea to build a website similar to appleshark.com, but I don't know exactly where to start as far as the backend. Can someone give me an idea or guide me in the right direction?

1 Answer

Greg Kaleka
Greg Kaleka
39,021 Points
Greg Kaleka
Greg Kaleka
39,021 Points

That sounds like an exciting project! I would try to break down the components of what the back-end will require, and then learn those parts. Off the top of my head, you'll probably need to know:

  1. Databases, to store and access user account information, product inventories, orders, etc.
  2. Back-end form submission, validation and processing
  3. Payment processing
  4. Automated e-mail sending (payment confirmations, account signups, etc.)

I'm sure there are more that I'm not thinking of, but that should give you enough to chew on! Hopefully some other folks will chime in with other ideas.

Peeking at your profile, it looks like you're learning Ruby, which should be able to handle all of this (you'll need a separate database system).

Good luck!