[Turnpike]

I'm hoping that someone on here can tell me, if I want to create a database that is the same size and functions the same as the IMDB.com site does, what languages I would begin to look at, either to learn or hire soemone who is a pro?

If there would be a way to erase the results of the actual site, and enter my own data (but in a different mechanical engineering-type field) that would be perfect- the site is that similar to what I want to do. I like that all the results were entered manualy after research (even though there are 10,000+ entries) and that when you click on one of the relative items half way down a page, it takes you to the page where that item (actor/movie/etc) is the main subject of that page, with the relative items listed under it.

Is the site clearly or dominantly one language or the other? As you can tell I have no idea about these things, so any help you can give me, pointing me in the right direction would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

[floppyspace]

You can access the site in most languages check the link I gave below for an example language, google will provide a guide for how to create a movie database.

Why would you want to erase the results? all you need to do is clear the tables/fields within the database.

You could possibly access the api, you could obtain the information from them using PHP (may be a little slow) or some other language and save to the tables within your own database, however I would suggest reading terms and conditions.

Been that IMDB.com is an Amazon company you will probably be able to obtain the information for a fee/per results arrangement.

By what/how you are asking have a look into a WordPress site and find a plugin or have someone write one up for you for around 30-50 bucks.

Cheers

Just having a look, it seems that some of the data presented is actually from rottentomato.com (who also have an api that is worth checking out.)

This post has been edited by floppyspace: 04 January 2012 - 09:03 PM

[Turnpike]

Thank you Floppy! I really appreciate the answer- but I'm not looking to copy the site regarding movies and actors, or to even use thier info- The site I want to make is a mechanical engineering part/machine database I want to put into a database management system sort of like the WAY imdb.com sorts thier info.

So if I want to copy/make a system that opperates similar to IMDB's movie info site, the way info is accessed and entered manually, what language do you think they use or that I should use?


I dont want to be a newbie who asks stupid questions, but this is something I've spent a lot of time researching, and it seems that the people on this site would "be in the know" for this type of thing.

Your time is much appreciated guys!

[modi123_1]

PHP, javascript, html, and a db of your choice..

[Turnpike]

If I want the same site but with different content, what kind of post would I advertise, and where would you suggest I post it, even if it costs money? Ideally, I'd like to find someone in the NYC are, but I'm flexible.

Also, would anyone know of a pre-built kit (like how you can pay for a PHPBB forum, already built and you add things to it) that would do something like this, or would you suggest having it built from scratch?

Thanks again!

[modi123_1]

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If I want the same site but with different content, what kind of post would I advertise, and where would you suggest I post it, even if it costs money? Ideally, I'd like to find someone in the NYC are, but I'm flexible.

Post a job section, rent a coder, freelancer, your local craigslist, dice.com

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Also, would anyone know of a pre-built kit (like how you can pay for a PHPBB forum, already built and you add things to it) that would do something like this, or would you suggest having it built from scratch?

Something like *what*?! Links and searching? I mean that's pretty basic to quite a few sites.

[JackOfAllTrades]

Let's move this to Web Development; more suited to that forum.

[Shane Hudson]

I shall start by saying that you are asking the wrong question. Any website can be created a thousand ways. Just by knowing that a site you like is made using language X does not mean you can create the same by using it, or even that you should.

IMDB uses a number of languages and technologies together (as do most sites really), as you can see by looking through their job postings.

What you would need to do is sit down and work out what is needed to run the site you want. You would need a database, a front end, an admin panel etc.

If you have not done smaller projects before (which I am guessing you haven't as you are asking the question in the first place) then make sure you realise that it is a big job to clone imdb. For this reason you should also realise that hiring a half decent developer (not even including designer) will cost you quite a few thousands of dollars.

However, if you decide the project is still right for you then good luck.

By the way, there may well be open source software or templates/themes for pre-existing content management systems that could give you a good base to start from, I would recommend looking for one.

[JackOfAllTrades]

I think everyone's misunderstanding the OP. He's not looking to clone IMDB, he simply looking for a database-driven website, but he's not aware of the terminology and is therefore struggling. He's simply using IMDB -- a database of movies -- as something to compare it to for functionality.

This tutorial is a start

[Turnpike]

JackOfAllTrades, on 06 January 2012 - 02:19 PM, said:

I think everyone's misunderstanding the OP. He's not looking to clone IMDB, he simply looking for a database-driven website, but he's not aware of the terminology and is therefore struggling. He's simply using IMDB -- a database of movies -- as something to compare it to for functionality.

Thank you Jack- you get me! I'm going to check out that tutorial so I have a better understanding of what I'm talking about, and if you have a suggestion where I should go/look for the next step to find someone who's able (but unlikely to over-promise) I'd appreciate it. You had mentioned the "web development" forum, would it be ok/appropriate to explain and ask in there? Thanks again, I really do appreciate it- I use a mechanical forum daily for work, and so I know how it is with forums and I'm trying SO HARD not to be the new guy who asks stupid questions without even doing a little research.

[JackOfAllTrades]

Until you have questions specific to one of the languages/technologies involved that would be better suited to a forum specific to said language, using Web Development would be the best choice.

[floppyspace]

JackOfAllTrades, on 06 January 2012 - 02:19 PM, said:

I think everyone's misunderstanding the OP. He's not looking to clone IMDB, he simply looking for a database-driven website, but he's not aware of the terminology and is therefore struggling. He's simply using IMDB -- a database of movies -- as something to compare it to for functionality.

I did kinda ramble a bit, however I did answer the question with the easiest scenario.

Do you want to know ins and outs of how it works or do you just want to use it and it does what you want it to do?

What you are after does not have to cost that much, start small and if you get the traffic making it viable you can upgrade to larger hosting.

Look into WordPress:

WordPress is the way to go on the cheap side, it is free, can usually be automatically set up on most hosts the admin is very easy to use and no programming knowledge required.

You can pay someone to create a plugin that will do what your after, or look for a package that will do it for you, or have a look for a WordPress freelancer and send them an e-mail but get a set price, hourly and you will get screwed over.


You can actually do what you want with the right plugins + one or 2 code hacks already available, with patience you could find them yourself.

CON's
I do have to add some con's because WordPress,drupal and all the 'outofbox' sites do feel like cheating, it can be sluggish/slow if the traffic load is high and not set up correctly (or on bad host which is my sites issue atm ).

Advertising is big business check out the forum for ideas.

Cheers
Floppy

Hope that cleared my point up a little, although I feel its rambled again a little : P

Also:
WordPress is mainly PHP, but incorporates javascript,HTML5 and a few other languages, although end of the day the language used for what you are after is irrelevant as long as it does what you want it to do as a user (unless you are planning to become a programmer then disregard this post).