[BirdOPrey5]

Originally Posted by Sage Knight

Looks good, any pointers for those interested in coding for vB?

The most important thing, IMO, for a new coder is you need a test forum (separate install from your main forum) and you need to put in in debug mode. I wasted countless hours starting out because I didn't know debug mode existed.

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=82835

Once you do that you can easily create mod product files that contain all the templates, plugins, phrases, settings, and other data your mods will need.

With debug mode you can easily create settings and such.

Find a very simple mod- something that is only 1 or 2 plugins. Read the product xml file- then Install it- and look at the plugins and settings, and how it all comes together.

You will basically start by adding on or editing an existing mod, then progress to your own simple mods.

For me it was-

Edit someone else's plugin
Make my own plugin
Make my own product file containing multiple plugins
Add settings to my product
Add phrases to my product
Learn how to use and include custom templates
repeat all above
repeat all above
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Use custom database editing with special insall/uninstall code
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Launch your own vBulletin.org site where you can list all your mods with the 5 star ratings they deserve.
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Profit?