Re: Shopping Carts

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Thank you, Dan B., Tedd, Dan H., and Jason:

I don't mind subcontracting and have already stated to my client that this
could possibly happen.  I definitely want a quality product.  I will work
hard within a reasonable timeframe and if I'm not satisfied with my work,
I'll call someone.  One concern of mine is that the person/company I
subcontract may cost as much as the entire amount this client is paying.
Any idea what making a shopping cart work safely and properly might cost?

I appreciate all of you sending encouragement.  I'm learning more and more
each day; the momentum is in a positive direction.  Just wish it was faster.

Thanks again,
Kista


-- 
Independent Artist

Kista Tucker Dance 
http://kistatucker.com
kista@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Anakeko Productions
http://anakeko.com
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On 2/25/08 12:17 PM, "Daniel Brown" <parasane@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> On Fri, Feb 22, 2008 at 9:17 PM, Kista Tucker <kista@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> Oh my gosh!
> [snip!]
> 
>     Kista,
> 
>     The response you got from Tedd is probably the most accurate and
> best advice you could get on this subject.
> 
>     DO NOT, by any means, attempt to write your own cart.  It's
> reinventing the wheel, and if you don't have the experience in
> PHP/MySQL/security/eCommerce/data retention/inventory tracking/module
> development/API controls/SDK development/et cetera, then you run much
> more of a risk of losing the client than to suggest a well-developed,
> resilient, well-supported, established shopping cart.  For that, I
> think Zen Cart is a fine option, regardless of the opinions of others.
> 
>     And, when all else fails, remember that there is a whole community
> of developers out there (and here) who would be more than willing to
> help you with your project(s) for a fair price.  If your client wants
> quality and reliability, just remember that he or she will get what
> they pay for.... and while the software may be free and open source,
> it still requires someone knowledgeable to get it all going in the
> right direction.
> 
>     Stealing from the context of Tedd's message (specifically: "Try
> not to be the guru here, but....") arises a very well-known quote:
> 
>     Jack-of-all-trades: Master of none.
> 
>     If you do design, stick with that.  Otherwise, you're effectively
> stating to your client that you don't respect them enough to provide
> the best possible service and products, and that any bare minimum will
> do.
> 
>     And with that, I hope you know that I'm by no means attempting to
> insult your intelligence, but only offering advice from my own
> experience.  ;-P

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