So I was thinking over the past couple of days about making a subforum for programming and web design discussion.

 

It would probably go as a subforum of T&C. It could discuss programming languages, game programming, animation, web developement and basically anything programming related.

 

Now I realize that an issue that will undoubtedly come up is the lack of topics regarding programming - and I concede that there really haven't been many. I'd like to use the sports & fitness forum as an example however. When the forum was first made, around 5 or 6 topics existed that were found relevant and moved there. Now, a few months later, there are 2-3 pages of threads and it's moderatly active.

 

I think that creating a new forum gives rise to new discussion. As much as there certainly isn't a need now I do know we have many users on these forums who are interested in the various aspects of programming and would be much more inclined to participate were there a forum specifically for it.

 

I can understand if it isn't added, but here's to hoping it works out!

 

Ps. Only other related idea I could find was one 1.5 years ago, specifically for web dev. This one would cover a broader range and hopefully increase activity.

It's unlikely, but I support it. How about changing that to a "Programming & Web Design" subforum?

It's unlikely, but I support it. How about changing that to a "Programming and web design" subforum?

Yeah, good idea.

I'd support it too, could be very useful within time! :^_^:

Might sound a bit silly...but what would you actually be doing there? VCR Programming is one thread and unless you plan to use open source stuff(Or self written) there is all kind of legal stuff to worry about.

 

(A life time...well 10-11 years....of using Windows has pretty much stunted my programming know-how so...)

Code you write isn't under any license as long as it's yours - there is all sorts of discussion to be had. There wouldn't be a legal issue unless I'd illegally decompiled something and was posting the code there.

I 112% support. I have been wanting something like this for a long time.

Hmm

 

*Tosses hat in the I support ring*

I think a forum like this would be very successful. Many forums have a section for coding and programming and they usually work out well.

 

Definitely agree.

Perhaps put it as a Sub-Forum in Tech and Computers? that way any Coding/Programming questions can be asked there. Like VB.Net, or Certain codes/Programs to customize whatever OS one might have.

It would probably go as a subforum of T&C.

 

Perhaps put it as a Sub-Forum in Tech and Computers?

 

That would be the intention.

Might sound a bit silly...but what would you actually be doing there? VCR Programming is one thread and unless you plan to use open source stuff(Or self written) there is all kind of legal stuff to worry about.

 

(A life time...well 10-11 years....of using Windows has pretty much stunted my programming know-how so...)

I'm not really sure what you mean by that there would be legal stuff to worry about.

Well I just don't really get programming so I was wondering what exactly you would be doing in the forum.

To me, and it is a complete prejudice, it seems to indicate some sort of hacking.

Though I know that probably isn't what is meant I am wondering what else there is which would be discussed or posted.

 

I guess I am just asking 'What are you going to do with the forum?'

I assume give programming help, maybe post some projects of our own, give critique on other people's projects and make suggestions etc. There's no legal question about it.

While I think it would be a smaller group of people to start, I could see it growing to a very close community similar to Gallery.

 

:-k

Well I just don't really get programming so I was wondering what exactly you would be doing in the forum.

To me, and it is a complete prejudice, it seems to indicate some sort of hacking.

Though I know that probably isn't what is meant I am wondering what else there is which would be discussed or posted.

 

I guess I am just asking 'What are you going to do with the forum?'

 

 

I'd say Programming to be fair is just as deserving of it's on forum as roleplayers, artists, poets, and any other sub group not relating directly to runescape.

 

It has multi purposes. For starters it's nice to have a community to help you debug - talk about hot issues and the sort and help optimize code. Most of us with programming experience (*Raises hand* would be able to swiftly remove any posts that would pertain to anything "illegal" or "unethical".

 

Think of it as "Stories" told by code.

 

Coder communities can be very closely knit - and I see this as a potential place to find coders for the website as well down the line.

 

The idea is bloody brilliant and i'm pushing to get it set up soon

I think this would be a neat idea.. and even a fun forum to just lurk tbh :P I'm all for it.

Can I just point out I am ignorant and actually wanted to know what was going on...I am not critising, I am trying to get involved....

 

What does a coder averagely do? And when they have done whatever it is they do(Coding by the looks of it :rolleyes: ) What do they do with what they have done? Or is it an end in itself?

Do people look at other people's code and go 'Well it started good but I think your mentioning of DOS was completely wrong, and really once you started using brackets the whole code just fell apart'? Which is what 'Story like' conjures up.

Or do you code a program which you then run and go 'Yeah, I now can work out how long to dip my teabag for the perfect cuppa!'

 

Maybe I came off a bit strong, I just happen to be of the generation...and community...where programming means copyright infringement and hacking so sorry about about, I am just trying to look like I have a vague idea, as by my other two examples you can see it just sounds silly when I talk about it.

Can I just point out I am ignorant and actually wanted to know what was going on...I am not critising, I am trying to get involved....

 

What does a coder averagely do? And when they have done whatever it is they do(Coding by the looks of it :rolleyes: ) What do they do with what they have done? Or is it an end in itself?

Do people look at other people's code and go 'Well it started good but I think your mentioning of DOS was completely wrong, and really once you started using brackets the whole code just fell apart'? Which is what 'Story like' conjures up.

Or do you code a program which you then run and go 'Yeah, I now can work out how long to dip my teabag for the perfect cuppa!'

 

Maybe I came off a bit strong, I just happen to be of the generation...and community...where programming means copyright infringement and hacking so sorry about about, I am just trying to look like I have a vague idea, as by my other two examples you can see it just sounds silly when I talk about it.

 

I shall explain.

 

Coders write programs - for example this forum software was written in php, you need a mysql developer to create and maintain the database, an html developer, and a styles developer (CSS and html).

 

I could program a game, I could program anything really(not me personally, I'm not very good) but basically any program you use on the computer has been programmed/coded by somebody.

 

It is possible to write malicious programs, yes. Viruses and hacking tools are made by programmers, but 99% of programming is done for legitimate, useful reasons. I'm sure the admins would enforce strict rules about no writing/discussion of malicious tools/programs.

 

Copyright infringement can only occur if the license for the program doesn't permit redistribution and modification. For example, were I to obtain the code for this bulletin board and post it for everyone to see, then I could be liable because the contract doesn't permit free redistribution. However, our old forum software, for example (PHPBB3) is completely open-source. Open source means that they deliberately make the code available to anyone who wants it, for free - that way you can tinker with it, make any changes you want, optimize it, or whatever.

 

One of the reasons the TIF theme for this board had to be bought rather than created by someone here is because only the admins (or people with direct file transfer access) can see the code and work on it. With the old board, anyone could, so regular users (or at least not admins) could create their own style and the admins just had to implement it here (Example both dsavi and errdoth wrote a style for the old phpbb boards)

 

I hope that answers your questions somewhat, hope I wasn't too confusing.

I love the idea.

Its always nice to have other peoples views on code. I for one look at most projects with a personal coding style most people do the same.

The whole reason I ever got into coding was to learn as much as possible and help others. I find the more questions and answers you see the more you learn.

Any fool can read a book, it takes intellect to question the content, build upon the ideas and read between the lines.

Coder communities can be very closely knit - and I see this as a potential place to find coders for the website as well down the line.

Hmm, I didn't think of that. :)

The idea is bloody brilliant and i'm pushing to get it set up soon

Excellent! :D

Guess I don't even have to explain why I'd love this board. (if you do need an explanation read my sig :P)

 

1337% support for this!

Very nice idea indeed. :thumbup:

It seems we have a lot of support. Admins', how long would it take to get something like this up and running and how much support would you need? (I'm not rushing or anything, that's what my army of pitchforks and torches are for =P )

Awesome idea, maybe it could have some stickies with tutorials and such aswell for those of us who would like to learn but are useless? :^_^: