Non-programmer wants to build functioning prototype

[tjculbertson]

I want to learn one language that will enable me to patch together a functioning crowdsourced platform that works sort of like Airbnb. I know Dev Bootcamp focuses on Ruby, but can that do what I need or should I learn PHP, Python, or something else? Suggestions on best books/tutorials, etc. please. edw519 likes the Rhino book on Java Script by Flanagan. Thank you.

[flash_x]

If you'r a non-programmer, I'd suggest WordPress. There's a ton you can do w/ it [ http://tommcfarlin.com/web-applications-with-wordpress/ is a great read ].

[tjculbertson]

Thanks Flash. Interesting...didn't know you could do that in WP. I will have to research this more. So do you like WP better than Bootstrap for a mission specific tool? Also, I would like to have at least one language that I can learn as a long term foundation that I can build on. Appreciate the feedback, TJ