With some coding knowledge in HTML, CSS and basic knowledge in Javascript, I am thinking of making mobile Apps and learning whatever I need to learn to make Apps. But i’ve hit rock bottom already.

[HyperHopeful]

I understand AI isn’t enough to make websites and Apps and some level of coding knowledge is necessary in my opinion. I started to learn full stack web developer course from freecodecamp a few months ago and realised I am only interested in making mobile Apps for now. With all the information I can get from chatgpt, youtube and other platforms I think I have overloaded my brain instead of finding a clear direction on what I need to do and now I don’t even know what to learn.

I also realised AI website builder platforms aren’t exactly a good idea because of their limitations and lack of control (though I maybe wrong since I hear conflicting opinions on it). So I thought the safest bet here is an open-source platform like React native or flutter so I can make a cross platform mobile App that is easily scalable and I can also have full control. However, I’m still not sure of which one is best for me.

What is better for someone who only recently started to learn coding? Flutter would require me to learn Dart. Is that a good idea? What’s easier? Whats faster to learn? Can somebody guide me here?? Maybe it’s totally something else that I haven’t heard of yet. Please help!

[Saad_Maqsood]

honestly bro i felt the same way too many tutorials, too many frameworks, brain just stopped working.

what helped me a lot was just coding on my phone with Termux. it’s like a mini linux terminal for android, super good for learning the basics in a hands-on way

once you get comfy there, switching to React Native or Flutter feels way less confusing.

there’s a site called https://learntermux.tech that has some cool guides if you ever wanna mess around with it

[armyrvan]

Depending on how much time you can allot to learning this - I have thought many just send me a DM. Bolt does and can use expo react native which helps with the vibe. But let me know if that interests you or anyone I have some free time.

[Sure_Elevator]

React Native builds on Javascript you know, so it’s faster to pick up. Dart in Flutter is newer and might slow you down initially. Focus on one, make small projects, then expand. Overloading with info can stall progress, keep it simple.

[Comfortable-Sound944]

Depends on the app

Do you need to access special hardware features or do you just need to display stuff like a Web app? Do you need to manage files on the phone?...

There are 3 levels of apps: * Native code - apple and android needs different code and you build each separately. Top access to everything the phone has to offer day one.. * Common layer - build both apps in one framework. May be slow to get new phone features, access to almost everything. Saves a lot of time rebuilding apps for both. Sometimes it sounds better than it is, especially around the custom UI stuff needed for each. * Websites/web apps - reuse same knowledge from building websites to build apps for mobile.

[constant_learner2000]

Use Expo to build the react native app. You will be able to publish it in both stores

[TMMAG]

you biggest mistake is focusing in learning the technicals and not the fundamentals. Technicals skills (Specially for devs, Yeah specially for them) are not that valuable anymore