Hi everyone! My friend and I have an exciting idea: we want to create a website where people can book nearby private play areas, similar to how movie theaters let you book time slots. We believe this concept could really take off in our area since these play spaces are quite popular. However, we're somewhat lost on how to actually build the website.
While I'm familiar with basic HTML and CSS, and my friend has some experience, we're both looking to take this project on ourselves as a fun college experience. I have a solid grasp of Python but not so much with web frameworks like Django, and I'm feeling overwhelmed with the backend part of things.
Can anyone point us in the right direction for resources to learn, as well as the essential skills we need to focus on? Thanks in advance!
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Starting with a solid mockup is crucial! Use tools like Figma to visualize your site layout and plan the user experience. Think about how users will navigate the site and ensure it's mobile-responsive. Once that's sorted, you can break down the project into smaller tasks to make it more manageable. Planning ahead will make the coding part easier.
You're definitely on the right track with HTML and CSS, but you'll need to step it up a bit for a booking site. Javascript is essential for interactivity, and you'll want a backend database too. Given your Python skills, I recommend diving into Django since it can save you a lot of setup hassle. Flask is another good option if you prefer a lighter framework. It's super helpful to look up some beginner-friendly tutorials to get started!
Thanks for the tip! Planning seems like a smart move before jumping into coding.