# DIY Flash Game Server

**URL:** <https://forum.kirupa.com/t/diy-flash-game-server/211725>\
**Category:** programming\
**Created:** [January 4, 2007, 4:23pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/diy-flash-game-server/211725 "2007-01-04T16:23:10Z")\
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**Author:** ![Squidge](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c77e96/32.png) [@Squidge](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Squidge)\
**Post date:** [January 4, 2007, 4:23pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/diy-flash-game-server/211725/1 "2007-01-04T16:23:10Z")

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Sup!

So…when it comes to web programming I’m a bit of a N00b. I understand the basics of OOP and the very basic basics of communication via the web (using sockets/ports). I’ve messed with actionscript enough to know my way around a bit. I’m wondering where I should start, what language(s) would be best/fastest, etc.

I’m aware there are commercially available game servers (SmartFox Server, Electro-Server), but I’m on a shoestring budget and I think it would be a positive learning experience to try programming my own software server.

Can anyone point me in the right direction?