Site creation

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Database

Hello dear hackers.
I have an idea for my own small startup, but there is a problem. We have a team of 2 people: I myself (probably the project manager, the ideological inspirer and organizer) and the designer, but there is no developer to create the site, so the very essence of the question is: how much will it cost at least very approximately to develop the site? And where can I see materials on the topic of how to draw up a technical specification correctly?
I don't even know how to describe what I need from the site. But I'll try to explain something like this: there must be a database about some kind of object (which we fill in ourselves), plus, registered users can add posts about this object, as well as vote for a post. All posts, after they are written, must be checked by us, and only then appear on the site.
Sorry for such a chaotic question, but I explained it as best as I could :) I have never encountered web development, so there is an absolute zero in these matters.
If anything, ask specific questions, I will try to write something in more detail.

UPD. Thanks to the downvotes. The easiest way is to simply send (in this case, minus) a person who does not know something how to help him.

Answer 1

Judging by the description, most of the existing CMS will suit you. Conclusion - TK you need to write as specific as possible: what kind of objects, how users view and find them, etc. The more specifics, the more accurately the TOR will be fulfilled.

Answer 2

Now there is absolutely nothing to do, write to the PM. But I warn you - you will have to draw up a TOR, perhaps together, but anyway. There is no clear understanding of what is needed - no result :-)

Answer 3

Just describe what the end user should see... put yourself in his place, imagine everything... think over... and that's it... TK is a slightly different aspect and it's better to let the developer deal with it, based on the list of requirements that you provide.

Answer 4

>> how much will it cost to develop a site, at least approximately?
it depends on the requirements for it, and like this, without any specifics, a “site” can cost an indefinite amount of money.
>> I don't even know how to describe what I need from the site
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>> And where can I see materials on the topic of how to properly compose a TOR? It is well written about TK
heretyts , but it may be difficult for you to compile it without experience (although you can try). Just write in plain text what users will do on your site (what they will interact with), and then select the subject and verb from the text. This is functional. At least that should be enough to get you started. For someone who will make a full-fledged TK.
Then one or more developers can implement it (they are not so difficult to find on freelance sites).
But the project's starting and ending point is the TOR, and it is compiled based on your requirements.

Answer 5

Let's start with the fact that there are GOSTs for the preparation of technical specifications (for example, GOST 19.201-78), which strictly indicate what should be there and what should not be.
In general, TK is, roughly speaking, a “guide to action”, as formalized as possible and written in technical language, which is interpreted by developers (performers) unambiguously. To draw up exactly the TOR (terms of reference), and not a list of requirements, you need to at least have a good understanding of this area.
I would advise you to find a couple of examples of well-written terms of reference. Look at various websites with technical documentation . Especially pay attention to the structure of the document, how much everything should be there. After that, ask yourself - “can I write all this, and in a language understandable to the developer?”.
If you firmly decide that "yes", then go ahead! If you doubt or decide that you are unlikely to be able to, then it is better not to start writing - there are other ways. For example, you can find the so-called. an "intermediary" between you and the developers, who would translate your words - representation, requirements, wishes - into a language understandable to developers, would formalize them. In companies, these people are called technical managers or technical directors.
There is another option - try to find a developer (perhaps your friend) who would help you formalize your requirements and translate them into a language understandable to the developer.
By the way, why don't you want to try becoming a developer yourself? See different "engines" (CMS - for example, LiveStreet), frameworks (Yii is especially good)? Or have you firmly decided that you want to be exclusively a leader and organizer (and are sure that you will succeed)?