Need to write my own CMS. Where to start (preferably based on .net v 2.0)

[jensen bredal]

Hello,

This may sound funny but i'm really serious about writing my own CMS.
One big evidence now: i miss most of the basics.

I have about two years of commercial experience on .net and i'm asp.net
certified (exam 70-315) but
i still miss some architectural overview in kicking my CMS project off.

I 'm therefore looking for some assistance from you guys out here . I need
to know where to look
and get started.

Any comment will be highly apreciated.


JB

 

[bradley]

Before you start thinking about the architecture, think about the project
scope. Who will be the users of this new application? Start by interviewing
them. Also, read up on how to prepare a requirements document. You will also
need strong SQL Server skills in addition to ASP.NET.

 

[jensen bredal]

I'm thinking of web CMS as many others out there. And yes my SQL skills are
pretty good.

The main requirement is that it is a web cms.
Are there links discussing architectural details of .net based CMS?

JB

 

[bradley]

I went to google and web searched "data model" and "cms". There were many
links and this was near the top:
http://www.builderau.com.au/architect/sdi/print.htm?TYPE=story&AT=20269082-39024602t-20000984c

 

[Aaron Corcoran]

Jensen,

You may want to check out the open source solution DotNetNuke
(http://www.dotnetnuke.com). This should be able to provide you with
ample code samples, as well as a semi CMS environment.

There are some books out in the market in regards to the theories and
strategies behind CMS as well. I'm sure these can easily be
retrieved through a query of Amazon.com.

One last thing you might want to do is check some of the major CMS Web
sites for further information. The one I can think of off the top of
my head is: http://www.cmswatch.com/

I hope this helps!
Aaron

 

[jensen bredal]

my head is: http://www.cmswatch.com/

I hope this helps!
Aaron

Great,
Many thanks.
JB

 

[bradley]

Ultra Apps has an open source Portal and Issue Management application
written in ASP.NET C#.
www.ultraapps.com

 

[jensen bredal]

Ultra Apps has an open source Portal and Issue Management application
written in ASP.NET C#.
www.ultraapps.com

It is amazing they can give that away for free!


Many thanks
JB

 

[bradley]

There is a commercial version and then the more limited free version. You
need to read the license agreement about distributing or re-selling modified
versions.