Recent posts

Getting started on a new project is no joke, there are always challenges to be faced. But what if it is a new project in a field that you've never tackled before?

That sets the bar really high.

This is usually the case as I begin working with a new client. They have an idea they want to try, but have very little if any experience in the tech industry.

As I've been thinking about this, there are 5 main less technical aspects of starting a tech project.

When you are getting started on your app development project, and you're not a developer, you have a problem. How do you share the vision that you have in your mind, with your developer? The software industry has created/adopted documentation and visualization practices, but that doesn't mean you, with the idea should have to learn them.

This discussion is more about prioritizing the first platform that you choose, as each platform brings its own challenges and benefits.

As a road map to this discussion, let's just lay down a few thoughts here:

1. Let's discuss software ecosystem
2. There are 3 main platforms for consumer apps
   1. Web
   2. iOS
   3. Android
3. Why are these platforms so important (hint: they are easy for consumers to access/install)
4. Desktop apps for internal software
5. Which platform to pick first (based upon your priorities)

Understanding why you want to make an app will give you the direction you need during the development process.

You've been thinking about it for awhile now. In fact you can't get the idea out of your mind. You want to make an app.