How to create a site like ning ?

Question

How to create a website like ning ? Which programming language is used to code a site like that ?

I'm a newbie to web designing , I would like to get some assistance from the people or enthusiasts present over here !

Answer 1

How to create a website like ning ?

There are a number of social networking scripts out there, you might want to search on google.

Which programming language is used to code a site like that ?

Varies but mostly i have personally seen in PHP, you can create any server-side language though.

I'm a newbie to web designing , I would like to get some assistance from the people or enthusiasts present over here !

This site is mainly for developers not designers, you might want to look for designer blogs/forums..

Answer 2

Wikpedia NEVER fails! Whoops, I mean I bet it uses what most sites use; PHP, MySQL, Ajax, XHTML, CSS, and well... your BRAIN.

Answer 3

How to create a website like ning ?

That's a very, very broad question.

A broad answer would be: "With the usual selection of client side languages, your choice of server side programming language and a database" (for starters).

Which programming language is used to code a site like that ?

Whatever you like on the server. JavaScript on the client (since it is the only language with really wide support).

Answer 4

http://about.ning.com/careers/openings.php . Job description there:
Requirements:

* Experience programming scalable, highly-performant web applications.
* Deep Experience in PHP and AJAX; and comfortable with HTML/CSS.
* Understands that successful software development is a team sport that requires keeping an eye on the big picture.
* Enjoying mentoring and understands the needs of remote team mates.
* Loves the craft of building and deploying beautiful software.

Nice to have:

* Understands the value of unit tests. As an added bonus, practices Test-Driven Development.
* Experience with Java or C++ and object-oriented design.
* Experience with git or other SCMs.
* Willingness to work in an agile environment, delivering incremental value at regular iterations.
* BS/MS in CS.
* Experience building servlets using Java.
* Has analyzed data to make product decisions.