From where i can start for developing the simple Forum Application?

Hi all,
I have to develop the Fourm Application with some database Tables can any body guide me from where i can start for developing the own Forum application ?
i dont have to use the Third Party Forum i have to develop my own code and Tables...
 
Suggest me few Articles where i can start the Analysis and what will be in the forum and what tables it may contains and so on?
 
Hope Hear from you good views.
Best Regards,
RameezWaheed 
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