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JavaScript

dylan kane
dylan kane
2,772 Points
Posted by dylan kane
dylan kane
2,772 Points

Social Media Site Made with Java Script

So, i've learned java script, and i am in the process of learning node js. I believe I am ready to start programming my social media site, which I want made in java script. There is only one problem, and that is I have no idea where to start. I chose to make the social media features with java script rather than say ruby because you have more control over what is going on, and now that I have learned js i can use this to my advantage. I understand js very well, but I dont not have the slightest idea where to start. I want to make social media features like blogging, signing up, making profiles, rating things, etc. Any advice on where to start, some good videos to watch, or even some frameworks to look into would be fantastic. Thanks!

1 Answer

Chyno Deluxe
Chyno Deluxe
16,936 Points
Chyno Deluxe
Chyno Deluxe
16,936 Points

I think my first step would be actually creating the mockup of what I'd like the site to look like. That gives you the chance to see what you will actually be building. Once you have a clear understanding of how the website will look you'll then know how to section your site and where you can begin adding the javascript.

I hope this helps.

Caleb Kleveter
Caleb Kleveter
Treehouse Moderator 37,862 Points
Caleb Kleveter
Caleb Kleveter
Treehouse Moderator 37,862 Points

After wire framing, wouldn't the HTML and CSS come next?

Chyno Deluxe
Chyno Deluxe
16,936 Points

Yes, sorry I thought I mentioned that step but I guess I didn't. The html and css would come next after the mockup

dylan kane
dylan kane
2,772 Points
dylan kane
dylan kane
2,772 Points

I already did this, the html and css is done for the whole site