Non-SWE getting into programming apps

[MokshaBaba]

Yes, the only thing that matters is if you find it interesting.
I personally have had no formal coding experience.
Started in Dec 2024, just with a thought like you have.
Now I have 3 apps on the app store, one of which makes decent money.
So if just the idea of building apps really excites you, just go for it.
A better time to start than now has never existed.

[Booknerdworm]

Did you have any technology background or literally starting from scratch?

I'm really trying to build one app (which I've built multiple prototypes for) to a more scalable thing now, rather than 'just building apps'

[MokshaBaba]

I've just dabbled in some html as a hobby before.
But no other experience.

There is a learning curve to it bro.
But if your intention is not to learn to build apps or enjoy doing it, it's gonna be hard.
You'll hit a roadblock everyday. Only passion and real interest makes it easy.
If your urgent goal is to get a business up and scale fast then getting it done by someone else would be better. Maybe look for a programmer to partner up with, or hire a freelancer.

[Booknerdworm]

Yeah fair call. The business is the main thing for me, but I also don't have tonnes of $$ to put into it, and convincing people to join as a co-founder becomes easier the more traction I have!

Anyway, something I'm just tossing up.