The next step...

[Hitman]

I disagree with the "forum is the next thing up" from a user system, no way is it.

There is a huge leap between user system -> forum.

I didn't even attempt a forum until at least 6-8 months into my studying of PHP.

I would keep continuing adding features to your usersystem, before heading into bigger things.

More features is equal to more learning of how to do things.

If the usersystem has many features with news systems etc and the forum is basic is sure is.

I've been studying a while now... However I got far the first time and lost the web so I didn't code for ages. I'm learning now still.

Thanks though, I will try adding things.

I agree with Caleb a forum is not the "next thing up". Undertaking a forum is a major project if done correctly. It is not a "1 week job". Back in the day when I created some forum software I spent 2 months working on it on and off.

You could do what I did though!

I created a fully functional Content Management System with full OOP support, template engine, plugin system etc all from scratch after about 5 months of learning!

If you are unsure about all the statments used in PHP I would suggest re-reading the manual lol.. You shouldn't be taking on forums or advanced programming if you don't know all the structures.

Before you take on any project do quite a bit of reading on how to program using professional programming structures. Have a look at other peoples code, see how they do it and pick up tips

Taking on big projects at a high standard doesn't happen over night. If I were to create a huge script such as a forum, done properly I would spend a few hours thinking logically and writing down the possible table structures etc on a piece of paper.

I wanted to make a simple small forum, not something as good as vBulletin. Just something small and simple, with not a large amount of features. I never read any manuals or anything, I simply looked at scripts people had made and learnt from them. Now I want to expand my knowledge to other things.

[Baving]

If the usersystem has many features with news systems etc and the forum is basic is sure is.

I've been studying a while now... However I got far the first time and lost the web so I didn't code for ages. I'm learning now still.

Thanks though, I will try adding things.

I wanted to make a simple small forum, not something as good as vBulletin. Just something small and simple, with not a large amount of features. I never read any manuals or anything, I simply looked at scripts people had made and learnt from them. Now I want to expand my knowledge to other things.

www.php.net/manual

Take a read lol

[MountainDew]

www.php.net/manual

Take a read lol

I agree, the manual is what is going to take you farther in your learning.

It explains everything you need to know, or probably ever will need to know in your journey. If you are going to make it anywhere coding, its going to be your best friend/reference all the time.

As Baving said, just take a read over it, a simple forum is still harder then you think.

[Hitman]

I agree, the manual is what is going to take you farther in your learning.

It explains everything you need to know, or probably ever will need to know in your journey. If you are going to make it anywhere coding, its going to be your best friend/reference all the time.

As Baving said, just take a read over it, a simple forum is still harder then you think.

Thank you and thanks Baving! +repped you both!

[Mr Macro]

Forums are a great project if you know what your doing. I would suggest a news system with comments as its close to a forum concept.