building your own app/website

I'm looking to build an app/website it's going to be a social media type app where you make a profile and can add contacts etc. Anyone with experience know how hard this is. I know nothing about the process but would like to learn. Will it be too hard for someone with 0 experience ?

 

Bumpp

 

You could learn how to do a very simple version in a matter of weeks if you're motivated.

 

I am very motivated to do so, could you point me in the right direction. I don't know where to start.

 

Bumpp

 

Bumpp any pros out there ?

 

Well, for a basic version you'll require basic layout languages such as HTML/CSS, then php for the back-end / server side retrievals.

For the app you'll use objective-c / java.

However, 0 experience I'd suggest learning the very basics.. As when it comes to the big projects you won't get stuck every line of code. Nor will you learn bad habits by using things unnecessarily.

Thenewboston on Youtube is a good place to start, so is tuts+ however, it costs.

 

Bumpp does anybody know where you could pitch an app idea to a potential investor. Something similar to dragons den, but for apps?

 

There are plenty of crowd funding websites available where you can raise the money necessary.

Investments directly are a lot harder. Generally people wont invest in an idea.. They'll invest in a semi-successful app.

 

Where would you find people to invest in semi successful apps? If I got it made who could I present it to, thanks

 

indiegogo, kickstarter...

 

i wouldnt focus on an app unless you can monetize it somehow,if you do however go ahead by all means.

 

What do you mean by monetize ?

 

a way you can profit off the app~

 

Get a Pluralsight subscription. You can try it for free and after the trial period it'll cost $25/month. This is one of the best ways to get started with building web apps and mobile apps.
I'll give you some useful links to help you get started. Make sure to follow them in the given order.

1. Learn the web basics:
https://www.pluralsight.com/courses/introduction-web-2328

2. Learn more about HTML the web markup language:
https://www.pluralsight.com/courses/introduction-to-html-1751

3. Learn about server side scripting:
https://www.pluralsight.com/courses/php-get-started

4. Learn about MySQL:
https://www.pluralsight.com/courses/mysql-fundamentals-part1

5. Learn how to use MySQL in combination with PHP:
https://www.pluralsight.com/courses/build-dynamic-web-sites-mysql-php

You can even learn how to build iOS/Android/Windows apps with Pluralsight. Search for more tutorials on their website: http://www.pluralsight.com

 

Thanks for the feedback

 

If you're interested in apps, get a prototype working before you look into getting investments. Investors always want results so if you're unable to deliver that to them, you'll be in trouble. Learn to make one and get a good prototype out first.

 

Thanks to everybody for the feedback