Java or Javascript
Javascript is for the web, but if you’re developing on online app, you might want to learn it. Alternatively, you might want to learn Java first because it’s the mostly widely recognized programming language there is. Java is fun and boring at the same time. If you like puzzles and calculations, then you won’t mind doing it, but sometimes putting a puzzle together can be tedious. Once you have the puzzle figured out, you can start typing your code. The basics of the language are easy to learn, but it can be time-consuming to keep up with the versions that are always updating and changing. You’ll need some commitment and perseverance to get some of the trickier functions of the languages to work, but with time and experience, you can turn a page of code into something wonderful and functional.
Html and CSS
Yes, these are languages for web pages. And yes, they are primarily used for that purpose. However, Html 5 can be used to code apps of all kinds. It is one of the newer languages and has become more versatile with newer versions. CSS is a complement to Html, as are languages like JQuery. CSS, however, is a necessity for Html. You won’t find a Html file without CSS in it these days. Both are powerful high-level languages, but you can’t make an app with just Html alone. These are visual coding languages that don’t have the back-end capabilities of Java or other languages.
Ruby on Rails and Node.js
Ruby on Rails is a very unique language, as is Node.js. They share a level of popularity that is similar, but that’s where the similarities end. Node.js is for writing server-side Java applications. While Rails requires an adherence to some rules, Node is more open-ended and allows users to do things right out of the box. After downloading these applications, there seems to be some support and education available for the languages, but not as much as the highly established Java. Things move at lightning speed today, and the newest version is right around the corner — especially as more people use the language and develop it. This is especially true for these newer languages that have become increasingly popular recently.
SQL
This is a database language that is standard for communicating with databases. If your game or app is quite large and users are inputting a lot of information, you will obviously need a database to compile at least some of the information.
Your app will need more than that!
Okay, so you think you have a good app coded? But it has to look good, right? You’re going to need images to make the front end of the app fit the consumers’ standards. Today, people want the best-looking app, and even things like your logo may determine if people download your app over the competition’s. You can use Adobe programs for this or something else, but the standard is Photoshop or Illustrator for your graphic production. Whether you use Mac or PC, these programs are the best out there with the most tools for making your images.
Final Touches
At the end of the day, your app needs to have the whole package, and most times this takes more than one person. If you’re versatile enough to build solo or just want something simplistic, then good for you! This is not the end of your coding experience, however, as you will need to update and fix bugs that your customers find. There are many ways of crashing a program, and if enough people download your app, they will be found. Happy coding everyone! Featured photo credit: William Iven via unsplash.com
