What do you use to develop an e-commerce website?
I am a desktop programmer, I only know bits and pieces about web development (php, asp.net). I am looking to create a reliable e-commerce website. I wonder if any expert web developer here can give me a good input on where to start?
Should I:
1. Use Joomla and use component like Virtuemart? (I’ve done a lightweight website using some component before, but do professional web developers use Joomla for a more serious client?)
2. Develop using php from scratch? (is this very difficult? I only know basic php at the moment)
3. Use ASP.Net? I use c# for my desktop application a lot.
4. Other suggestions?
Thanks in advance for any input.
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Definitely look into using Joomla with VirtueMart. Yes, it’s a quite simple BUT very powerful solution that will work for larger and more "serious" clients as well.
As a developer I can tell you that Web development is quite different from Desktop development. Yes, in some cases you can use the same languages but the whole approach is different. If you don’t have much experience in this area it is better not to do it from scratch, especially on an e-commerce site where security flaws could be crucial. Instead use a robust platform that has been tested on thousands of sites.
Good luck.