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I have an idea for an app that's been bouncing around in my mind for a few weeks now, I have started to do a kind of chart/story board/proposal for it. I know that you can download or purchase software that helps you build these things but other than that I'm clueless on the software front. The idea is a reference/business app but could be quite involved and technical so I'm just wondering if this kind of thing is too big a step for a layman like me. How hard are these things to construct/de-bug and market. If the idea was considered a starter then would it be worth talking to a developer or will they just run off with this or take all the credit and any potential money if it sells. Anyone on the forum hive mind got any experience with this kind of thing?
As a layman you could probably get a book and write a few simple apps without to much trouble, but it is the kind of thing that requires a good level of knowledge and experience to get in to writing more complex apps.
That said it all depends upon how committed you are and how much time you're willing invest.
I'm not a java developer myself, but that does seem to be the place to start. Android device apps are java based and it also runs on most other devices I can care to think of.
Hi Donks
I'm a web developer who's dabbled in iOS apps code and whilst it is possible to build simple apps using the software you describe your idea sounds like it's to complex to do it that way.
Teaching yourself the necessary code skills is probably too big a step unless you have experience of developing in a modern OOP based programming language (if you don't know what OOP is then you aren't likely to be able to use Apple's XCode tools).
If your serious about the app you'll need to get either a developer or a company that specialises in app development involved. If you go to a reputable company your idea should be safe but I'd make sure that before you give them any detailed information that you ask for their standard contract and check that you will retain copyright of the concept and the finished app.
I have a couple of good contacts that I could let you have so DM me if you'd like me to email you some contact details.
Good luck!
I guess leftyboy's response assumes a more ambitious approach than mine and if you're certain that your idea is worth serious investment then get some help.
OOP is object orientated programming. You can get away with ignoring it for simple apps, but investing the time to learn and understand OOP will pay dividends once you step beyond 'Hello World'.