I really dont know ANYTHINg about programming, and I was wondering what kind of code I would use to make a site something liek thie:: www.studentfilms.com What i want to do exactly what this site does, but for original compositions (music). I want to be able to look up submissions by genre, artist, etc. and goto a page where it shows all the information (like that site, where it takes you to a page about the film)

What programming code do i use? Are there any texts/books people recommend that I should read to learn this code?

Originally Posted by vaio2006

I really dont know ANYTHINg about programming, and I was wondering what kind of code I would use to make a site something liek thie:: www.studentfilms.com What programming code do i use? Are there any texts/books people recommend that I should read to learn this code?

vaio,

I visited the site you referenced and it looks like a straightforward site. Clearly they are using a database and while I didn't watch any of the movies, they may be using a streaming server to deliver the content.

If you want to learn to design and implement web sites, the first thing you're going to want to learn is HTML, the building blocks of the web. The menuing system the site has was implemented in JavaScript. For performing database operations and other server-side scripting, I would recommend PHP, which we have a thriving community of developers here on WT who could help you with specific problems you might encounter. O'Reilly's XHTML and HTML Definitive Guide is an excellent learning text and reference.

To begin, you need to do some reading. I would recommend the O'Reilly XHTML book and then find yourself a PHP/MySQL/Apache book that covers installing, configuring and developing all three. Teach Yourself PHP, MySQL and Apache in 24 Hours is a good beginners book that integrates well all 3 major products you need to get a database-driven website off the ground.