App Source Code?
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- sarahfailin
Hey guys. I'm thinking about designing an app-- a new undertaking for me, cause I only know very basic code. And I was thinking about getting started by looking at the code of an app similar to my design idea. I know some of you guys code, so...
Do you guys know how to view an Android app's source code?
What language(s) do you think are best for programming apps? I'm sure it depends on what one is trying to do -- this app would basically allow consumers to schedule appointments with certain organizations. (Similar to the MindBody fitness app...)
...is this illegal? Thanks!
- section_0141
Android apps and iOS apps are compiled. Which basically means that they're converted down to 1's and 0's. So, unless they published the code, you're not going to be able to view any source code.
As far as languages, Android uses Java, and Apple uses Swift / Objective-C. If you decide to go with iOS use Swift. It's their new shiny language, and it's way nicer to use than Objective-C.
Both ecosystems have an opinionated way of doing things, but Android's is a bit more opinionated. In other words: Apple lets you be a bit more open in your application design, while Android pretty much forces you to pass data around with their Intents / Activity system.
There are some all in one frameworks that let you write for both, but learning native would be the best option, imo.
Personally, I'd pick Android because it's much easier to get apps onto devices. You have to jump through multiple hoops just to get a damn ipad / iphone app on your own device.
- Thanks! I'm thinking for my purposes that android would be better to start with. I'm also thinking of just finding someone who knows how to code and gettingsarahfailin
- them to partner with me. lol.sarahfailin
- since19791
Cool. Keep us updated on its progress, maybe.
- chrisRG1
If you know html, css and javascript, you can use them to compile to iOS and Android.
My favourites:
http://ionicframework.com/
http://www.reactnative.com/- Nice! I do know HTML and CSS and a little Javascript... I will look into this.sarahfailin
- uan1
I hear visualstudio is pretty nice for mobile development.
https://www.visualstudio.com/en-…
- Beeswax1
I just published a simple android app with appinstitute.co.uk without any coding.
They have pre-made templates for functions that you may want and you modify the UI.
I looked at a bunch of them and this was the best price/value one.
Also http://www.goodbarber.com/ is more expensive but looks good.- I'm wondering if these services will hold some kind of licensing or ownership over whatever app i made with them...sarahfailin
- or if I sold this app or charged people to use it monthly, they'd probably take a slice, right?sarahfailin
- sarahfailin0
Yeah, i don't know if my idea will be profitable-- probably not. But I don't want to give too much away on the internet, since anybody could be reading this junk.
- prophetone0
Sarah, sorry! hijacking the thread a bit...
Just d/l'd Ionic - started to build out an app in Creator, really really slick, love the interface, but what is the end-game with these guys?... providing the convenience up-front in hopes of the more complex (money-making) apps built on the platform will have to rely on their (potentially spendy) cloud/enterprise services?
- And most app ideas will require a secure, DB-driven experience (added cost) so checking out www.backand.comprophetone
- no worries man! interesting feedback. i would be worried about the endgame with those services too.sarahfailin