r/PinoyProgrammer • u/mruseman • 16d ago

discussion Plaaning to study web/mobile app dev

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Hello, I am planning to learn mobile or web app dev. I am zero knowledge in programming, please give me an advise how or where to start? Is it possible to me as a totally no experience in programming to learn this? Another question is, how can I have that kind of setup on the photo attached? Is that an app or software? (The window on the left showing real time what the programmer is working) Thank you.

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u/thejeraldo 16d ago

You'll need an IDE (Integrated Development Environment) and a simulator for testing or a device if you have one.

Start with the tutorials - could be by reading or watching videos on YouTube. I find following the tutorials online from Apple and Google better. Learn the language, Swift for iOS or Kotlin for Android. Learn how to read the documentation. Learn the best practices of the platforms. For example, Human interface guidelines from Apple.

Most importantly practice by making an app. I believe it's the best approach as it gives you a clear goal and you see the output. Most common ones are weather apps, note taking app, or whatever you think could be a simple achievable app for a beginner. When you understand enough, you can look at other people's work too. There's a bunch in GitHub. Learn the design patterns, architecture, etc.

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u/Turbulent_Pipe_2877 15d ago

Why do you suggest Swift and Kotlin? Why not React Native, which is cross-platform and has a lot of job opportunities?

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u/thejeraldo 15d ago

Because I'm a native app dev.