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!

[Marco van Herwaarden]

You get an idea and you start coding.

[sabret00the]

Originally Posted by MarcoH64

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]

Originally Posted by Snake

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

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