How long does it take to...

BigDream

Hello:

I am a real newbie and have not programmed in about 5 years. Unfortunatley, the chief guy doesn't like to believe how long it takes to develop a form in php while using MySQL. The other thing is I haven't programmed in any of these languages ever, so need to learn the syntax etc., plus haven't unfortunately used linux for years because most business are MikeySoft.

So can someone tell me about how long does it take to make an order from for eshopping that automatically emails the customer the invoice and/or payment?

Any takers who can answer this one for me? I would really like this. I believe this individual thinks that it should only take a few days at the most. Are they right?

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Big Dream

laserlight

So can someone tell me about how long does it take to make an order from for eshopping that automatically emails the customer the invoice and/or payment?

Any takers who can answer this one for me? I would really like this. I believe this individual thinks that it should only take a few days at the most. Are they right?

How long it will take to develop the script itself depends on what exactly are the requirements. If it really is only an order form that sends an email (and presumably records the order in a database), it should not take more than two working days even with your limited experience, assuming you can adapt your company's existing website design.

The problem is that you need to acquire that limited experience to begin with. Let's see:
1. Your programming skills are rusty.
2. You do not know the programming language and related technologies (in particular, SQL and database design).
3. You are working alone, and thus do not have a mentor.

How fast you learn depends on how well you can adapt what you remember of programming to the technology you are using now. It may take a day or two, but it could also take a week or two.

Of course, an order form probably does not exist in isolation, and if you have to do things like a catalogue and shopping cart, such a project may easily be on the scale of a few weeks, unless you configure an existing script.

BigDream

I would think that it would take longer. The only reason that I say that is maybe you would have to setup the database with all of the tables and fields first or would there be a "slap it together db" already? Any db that I have had to setup such as for payroll and this would be a POS so that the accountant can easily use it or are we not using a database to get the figures at all? Actually I hadn't thought of just using what is quoted on the site and then having a form get filled in with the product whcih would create an invoice? Then the invoice would go to the accounting department. That is a great idea and would be simpler.

Thanks again for your input.

BigDream🙂

laserlight

The only reason that I say that is maybe you would have to setup the database with all of the tables and fields first or would there be a "slap it together db" already? Any db that I have had to setup such as for payroll and this would be a POS so that the accountant can easily use it or are we not using a database to get the figures at all?

That is something you have to decide with your boss. If by mentioning payroll you are talking about a much larger project, I daresay that, as a lone newbie programmer, this task is either too much for you to handle, or you can expect to spend a few months to acquire the skills, design and implement such a project.

Actually I hadn't thought of just using what is quoted on the site and then having a form get filled in with the product whcih would create an invoice? Then the invoice would go to the accounting department. That is a great idea and would be simpler.

That's the kind of thing that will take two days.