I've been thinking about creating a private social media site as a hobby project. There's a Discord server I'm part of that's getting really frustrating due to the changes they've made, and I want to build something as a replacement, even if it's just for practice. How hard is it to do this? What should I be aware of? I hope my question isn't too broad!
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It really depends on what you want to achieve! If you're just looking to set up a place for people to interact, creating a simple CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) application shouldn't be too challenging. For real-time chats, you could look into options like Convex, Socket.io, or Supabase Realtime. You can definitely prototype something quickly with those tools.
For a small scale project, I would recommend going with a CRUD system in PHP, as that's what I'm most comfortable with. You might even consider using Laravel for the framework. Just make sure you're familiar with PHP and some SQL for the database management. It shouldn't be too difficult to manage on a smaller level.
If this is just a hobby project, it could be a lot of fun! However, if you plan on turning it into a product, it might be tough to stand out. There are already some big players in the market. But since you mentioned it would mainly be for your Discord community, it sounds more like a tailored solution rather than a broad market entry.
Why call it a social media site if it's just a private club? When you think about it, any website where people can exchange messages or content falls under social media, regardless of how many users or whether it’s private.
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