what programming language is NU in? + future plans

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  1. henrywolf123

    henrywolf123 『<(-.-<) kriby master』

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    I'm hoping to major in programming, and i become curious as to what language NU operates in. My guess based off of literally nothing would be that the web design side is ruby, (and all database stuff SQL) and maybe the main language is c++, i feel like tony is a more old school dev.

    By all means feel free not to answer if i am breaching some kind of etiquette here, I'm just curious.

    Also are there any plans in the future to turn NU into a mobile app, because i could really see people loving the notifications when X novel comes out. Also would there be any way for me to volunteer to help once I gain enough experience to actually be of any potential help?

    I may not be of much help, but i would love to do anything i can to help the community here.

    Thanks for taking the time to read this.

    Edit: i currently am familliar with java, but am down to learn whatever it is I would need to to be of help!
     
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  2. ILLuMiNaTe

    ILLuMiNaTe Well-Known Member

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    Its a WordPress with a xenforo bridge... Dont be suprised coz it actually is XD.

    Since it's wordpress the languages are php & html.
     
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    StormHawk I’m Back To Drop Bombs

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    HTML. Don't be too surprised. I still don't like the facts that the Bots are not named. Like Real name.. i.e. 'Justabot' really?
     
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    NZPIEFACE Leecher

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    unknown14 Well-Known Member

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    well i love the idea of a mobile app certainly .
     
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  6. Asakura Ouryuu

    Asakura Ouryuu 【Eternal Lurker】【Lily's】【Shady Merchant】

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    It is WordPress
    Check the page source if you don't believe it
     
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    StormHawk I’m Back To Drop Bombs

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    Wordpress us HTML right?
     
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    Asakura Ouryuu 【Eternal Lurker】【Lily's】【Shady Merchant】

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    Yes, they use php too (I don't know what else they or tony use though...)
     
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    The frontend is PHP, the backend is MySQL database. Some of the interface functions are in Javascript.
     
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    SenjiQ [Wise, for a Bird]

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    What would the app do that you can't do on a browser?
     
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    neogamer Cute is justice!「Maxwell 」

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    Magic.
     
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    StormHawk I’m Back To Drop Bombs

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    Ik NU is HTML. The last time I checked with my computer. And he added some 'unnamed' bots. Other than google etc.
     
  15. EienMugetsuTensho

    EienMugetsuTensho [Avid Reader] [C#, C++, Python Programmer]

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    http://forum.novelupdates.com/threads/email-when-a-new-chapter-is-released.26217/
     
  16. Xvenic

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    err.. you might want to define your programming interest first..
    is it server side programming, is it client side programming?
    is it offline apps or online apps? is it a website or web apps?
    even in database you will see SQL type or noSQL type..
    as for NU, their forum is using forum suite of xenforo, other forum suite exist such as vbulletin, phpbb, etc..

    if you're talking about mobile application.. you might want to see web apps developed using full stack approach such as MEAN..
    Real time notification is still impossible trough mobile browser
     
  17. J-Mitch

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    Well, he uses wordpress. So, it's mostly Css, Html, Javascript, and php for looks. For the a lot of the functionality, you have css, mysql (actively searching and organizing his database), php, Javascript, and html.

    I don't think Ruby or Python are used. But it could be.
     
  18. henrywolf123

    henrywolf123 『<(-.-<) kriby master』

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    the only problem is i have no clue what I want to do ATM, I'm looking into a really cool cybersecurity program, but there is a rather large chance i may not get in. (im a senior in hs right now)

    I think a lot of people would like the push notification that comes up on your phone. Imagine whenever NU notices a chapter of absolute choice comes out it gives you a notification on your phone. Specifically my imagination was leading me to being able to set push notifications for a specific reading list (idk if that is possible) I think a lot of people would want that.
     
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    SenjiQ [Wise, for a Bird]

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    That sounds like it goes against the teachings of the f5 sect
     
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  20. Largo05

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    I'm pretty sure Novel Updates just uses PHP with MySQL databases for XenForo and Wordpress. You can use HTML in PHP so there might be a few html snippets in the PHP code here and there for the Themes they're using.