Building a web forum in php

[166369abe]

I need to build a forum in PHP but i don't know where to start. Could anyone help me with some pointers please?

[krs1]

Depends on how well you know php, but why re-invent the wheel... have you seen PHPBB?

[166369abe]

I have actually used PHPBB before, and its excellent. But i need to build my own forum as part of school project. I am fairly good with php and i already know what to use for my database. The login, register and session have all been dealt with. But im not sure how to structure the message threads - the tree structure to follow. I have a vague idea what im doing, putting it to use is the problem.

[phpisthefuture]

Here's a video tutorial for PHP.
http://www.toptentshirts.com/php-guide/php-guide.php
I've learned all the basics from this tutorial.
and section 11 "Building a Data-Driven Website" is teaching how to build a basic discussion forum.
I hope it helps.

[166369abe]

That tutorial was very helpful. Thanks very much. And there is an interesting out-of-the-box one at
http://www.phpjunkyard.com/php-message-board.php
but it was better for me to understand what i was doing. 😃