Where do I start learning how to build apps for my shop
Hi,
I'm still trying to figure out where to start learning how to build apps. I know it a huge task, but software like Repairshopr and mHelpdesk are my goal. I have no illusions about getting to that level overnight, but I keep going in circles trying to figure out how those apps are built.
I'm not trying to compete with them, just want to learn how they are built, starting from square one and what I need to know/learn or use to build my own. App creation like this is something I just missed out on understanding.
I hear things like learn HTML 5, CSS, PHP, etc, ok, but how do I bring these things togther to create something like the two I mentioned. I'm not afraid of putting in the time, but only if it is time well spent.
Thank You my awesome friends for helping a clueless programming noob.
Mark V
I'm still trying to figure out where to start learning how to build apps. I know it a huge task, but software like Repairshopr and mHelpdesk are my goal. I have no illusions about getting to that level overnight, but I keep going in circles trying to figure out how those apps are built.
I'm not trying to compete with them, just want to learn how they are built, starting from square one and what I need to know/learn or use to build my own. App creation like this is something I just missed out on understanding.
I hear things like learn HTML 5, CSS, PHP, etc, ok, but how do I bring these things togther to create something like the two I mentioned. I'm not afraid of putting in the time, but only if it is time well spent.
Thank You my awesome friends for helping a clueless programming noob.
Mark V
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Thanks for your quick response. What are the correct terms for this kind of development? Maybe I've been asking the wrong questions or using terms that imply something different that what I want to do. Thanks again
Kinda depends on what exactly you are planning on doing.
HTML5, JS, JQuery and CSS3 are must haves
There are frameworks you can use, good list of them here
http://www.sitepoint.com/top-7-hybrid-mobile-app-frameworks/
Kendo has some very nice widgets.
I personally like PhoneGap
If you are developing for the Windows platform then VS2013 has all the tools for building the apps.
HTML5, JS, JQuery and CSS3 are must haves
There are frameworks you can use, good list of them here
http://www.sitepoint.com/top-7-hybrid-mobile-app-frameworks/
Kendo has some very nice widgets.
I personally like PhoneGap
If you are developing for the Windows platform then VS2013 has all the tools for building the apps.
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Alternatively Microsoft provides the following but their products come with a price tag
ASP.Net and IIS
C#.Net or VB.Net
SQL Server
that's not correct at all, MS products are free as well, save for a dev tool like Visual Studio
ASP.Net and IIS - asp.net is part of the .Net framework, which is a free download. IIS comes as a part of Windows
C#.Net or VB.Net - contained in the .Net framework
SQL Server - Sql Server Express, which is more than enough for a learning exercise, is a free download
ASKER
Sorry for the delay in responding. I was admitted to the hospital Sunday night for a stroke a released today after it was found to be Bells Palsy.
If you wouldn't mind giving me a day or 2 to look over your replies I'd appreciate it. I'm really determined to navigate what looks like a mine field to me and just getting the correct terms and learning the correct tools to pursue that goal is a huge step.
As I said, I don't the process of learning something new as long as it is the right thing to learn, or part of several pieces I must learn.
Thanks gain, happy new year to all and it's great to be home
Mark velasco
If you wouldn't mind giving me a day or 2 to look over your replies I'd appreciate it. I'm really determined to navigate what looks like a mine field to me and just getting the correct terms and learning the correct tools to pursue that goal is a huge step.
As I said, I don't the process of learning something new as long as it is the right thing to learn, or part of several pieces I must learn.
Thanks gain, happy new year to all and it's great to be home
Mark velasco
ASKER
Thanks for the breakdown of each piece, makes it a little clearer.
Good to see you are back on your feet. If you are going to look at Web programming first eg HTML, CSS and JavaScript, then head on over to W3Schools. This is where I started learning these technologies and it has a comprehensive range of free tutorials
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