Introduction:
Our team was approached by a client who wanted to enhance the functionality of their existing social network for Buddhists across the US. The project required fixing core bugs and developing custom functions for BuddyPress and bbPress core. The project also involved the integration of PayPal for the registration process for paid members.
Challenges:
The first challenge that our team faced was the integration of PayPal. We had to ensure that the registration process for paid members was seamless, secure, and reliable. We used superglobal variables ($_POST) to connect the site with PayPal, which allowed us to transfer the necessary data for payment processing.
Another challenge was related to technical issues associated with user roles, http/https mixed content, and layout. Our team had to thoroughly test the website to identify and fix these issues. We worked on developing custom patches for BuddyPress and bbPress core, which helped us to fix these technical issues.
Solution:
Our team utilized BaseCamp for project management, which allowed us to stay organized and efficient throughout the project. We used MySQL as the database for the website, which enabled us to store and manage user data effectively.
We utilized PHP and CSS3 to develop custom functions and fix layout issues. We also made sure that the website was secure by implementing https protocols.
To address the challenge of integrating PayPal, we created a custom registration process that allowed users to sign up for paid memberships through PayPal. This process involved transferring data between the website and PayPal using superglobal variables.
For fixing the technical issues related to user roles, http/https mixed content, and layout, we developed custom patches for BuddyPress and bbPress core. This helped us to fix the issues and ensure that the website was functioning correctly.
Conclusion:
Our team successfully completed the development of the social network for Buddhists across the US. The project required us to utilize BaseCamp, https, FTP, MySQL, PHP, CSS3, BuddyPress, bbPress, and WordPress. We were able to develop custom functions and patches for BuddyPress and bbPress core, and fix technical issues associated with user roles, http/https mixed content, and layout. The integration of PayPal was seamless, and the registration process for paid members was reliable and secure. Overall, the project was a success, and our client was satisfied with the outcome.