How to create modifications?

[Snake]

I would like to know how to create mods. I am really interested in doing so. Gimme hints or tips! :D

[Marco van Herwaarden]

You get an idea and you start coding.

[sabret00the]

You get an idea and you start coding.
in php to make it a code mod or html to make it a template mod ;)

[Deaths]

And you read a couple of usefull books, like "Learn PHP for dummies", before you start :)

[The Geek]

I would like to know how to create mods. I am really interested in doing so. Gimme hints or tips! :D
One of the best ways is to look at a couple of hacks that you currently use to see the logic of how a vb3 hack works.

And yes - it does really help to know php and some html ;)

[Princeton]

get an idea - hopefully, it's something that is usable for the mass that just a few
write it down on paper
write down functionality/purpose of 'idea'
create a design prototype (on paper or an image) - show it to friends get feedback on design ... think USABILITY / ACCESSIBILITY
create the interface (html) - use VALID XHTML / CSS ... this will make it easier when XML is fully supported
start writing the code - always use vb standards and functions ... that best thing to do is to study every file/code that comes with vbulletin ... this will save you a lot of time and headaches
test code
test code
test code
clean up and optimize if possible - recheck the code ... maybe there is something that can be optimized
test code
test code
test code
phrase all text - not required
release to the public