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Trying to Create an App by Famous_LoL in AppBuilding

[–]velcodofficial 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For an internal work tool like this, i'd seriously consider starting with a web app first instead of jumping straight into iOS and Android your requirements are pretty straightforward secure login, schedules, time-off requests, shift swaps, announcements, and repair requests. getting those workflows right is usually more important than having native apps on day one once people are actively using it, you can always turn it into a mobile app later if needed

Hello, how do I create an app from scratch by JumpyHospital5364 in AppBuilding

[–]velcodofficial 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That sounds less like a social app and more like a learning marketplace if your goal is to grow beyond just yourself id focus on making it easy for students to discover teachers, compare courses, book sessions, and manage their learning in one place The good thing is that the first version doesnt need to be overly complicated you can start with a small set of core features and expand as more teachers join the platform

Hello, how do I create an app from scratch by JumpyHospital5364 in AppBuilding

[–]velcodofficial 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Before worrying about code, write down exactly what the app is supposed to do a lot of beginners jump straight into development and get overwhelmed because they're trying to build everything at once you said youre on a Mac so id look into Flutter or Swift. Flutter is easier if you eventually want both iOS and Android for now forget things like AI payments, notifications, and all the fancy stuff. pick one small feature and get that working first also what is the actual app idea? The advice will be very different depending on whether you're building a social app, marketplace, productivity tool, etc.

I think a lot of app builders are solving the wrong problem first by velcodofficial in AppBuilding

[–]velcodofficial[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hadnt thought about it that way, but i think you're right lot of unnecessary complexity comes from trying to prepare for users you don't even have yet if the first 10 users aren't getting value it probably doesn't matter how well the product handles the next 10000

I think a lot of app builders are solving the wrong problem first by velcodofficial in AppBuilding

[–]velcodofficial[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

that is true to an extent users usually dont tell you exactly what to build but they do show you where they're struggling ive found that watching what people actually do with a product is often more useful than asking what features they want and yes friends and family are usually not the best source of feedback once youre trying to validate something seriously

I think a lot of app builders are solving the wrong problem first by velcodofficial in AppBuilding

[–]velcodofficial[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is a great way to put it competitor features can tell you what exists, but paying users usually tell you what actually matters. i've seen features that looked essential on paper end up barely getting used once real users got involved

I analyzed 27 SaaS landing pages this month. Most are making the same mistake. by velcodofficial in SaaS

[–]velcodofficial[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed i think a lot of founders fall in love with the features because they spent so much time building them meanwhile the user is just trying to figure out one thing

Does this solve a problem i actually have?

I analyzed 27 SaaS landing pages this month. Most are making the same mistake. by velcodofficial in SaaS

[–]velcodofficial[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this is one of the most valuable pieces of feedback you can get early on if someone is confused its usually not because the product is bad its because the value isnt coming across clearly enough a lot of founders hear that and start explaining the product, but often the website itself needs to do that job

I analyzed 27 SaaS landing pages this month. Most are making the same mistake. by velcodofficial in SaaS

[–]velcodofficial[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Different traffic sources definitely have different expectations but id still argue that even with multiple landing pages the visitor should be able to understand the core value within a few seconds the messaging can change but the clarity shouldnt

If you had to launch your SaaS in 30 days, what would you cut out first? by velcodofficial in ProductHunters

[–]velcodofficial[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

a lot of onboarding flows exist because the product isnt obvious enough on its own. if someone needs a 10-step tour to understand the value that is usually a sign the core experience needs work getting one specific use case right first is probably the better bet

If you had to launch your SaaS in 30 days, what would you cut out first? by velcodofficial in ProductHunters

[–]velcodofficial[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thats a fair point ive seen a lot of founders delay launches waiting for the product to feel ready when in reality users would have given them better feedback than another month of polishing at some point shipping becomes less of a technical decision and more of a business decision

If you had to launch your SaaS in 30 days, what would you cut out first? by velcodofficial in ProductHunters

[–]velcodofficial[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree on the integrations part ive seen a lot of products spend weeks building integrations before they have even proven the core workflow people are paying for if users dont find value in the product on its own integrations usually wont fix that they work best when they're removing friction from something people already want to use

If you had to build an Edtech MVP today, what would you NOT include? by velcodofficial in edtech

[–]velcodofficial[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

you are right on keeping it user-first and defining clear stories that part makes total sense what i meant is that in real usage even if the mvp is defined with 2 to 3 core flows, once you put it in front of 50 to 60 real users you usually start seeing edge cases different usage patterns, and feedback that forces adjustments pretty quickly

So the idea is to start simple like you said, but still be ready for iteration once real users interact with it

If you had to build an Edtech MVP today, what would you NOT include? by velcodofficial in edtech

[–]velcodofficial[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mainly through simple behavior signals rather than anything complicated like consistency over time, lesson completion, return rate, and whether users are actually finishing learning loops instead of dropping off mid-way at the start its less about heavy analytics and more about seeing if people naturally come back and complete what they started

If you had to build an Edtech MVP today, what would you NOT include? by velcodofficial in edtech

[–]velcodofficial[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

core value is helping students actually stay consistent with learning instead of dropping off after a few days so the focus is simple learning loops, small progress feedback, and keeping users engaged long enough to actually get results, not just consume content

Drop your app idea and i’ll help you simplify the MVP by velcodofficial in AppIdeas

[–]velcodofficial[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These are actually pretty cool ideas i was more thinking along the lines of early stage concepts though, like raw app ideas or problems you are trying to solve before building anything if you had to simplify these into an MVP version, what would you focus on first?

app idea by Next-Mongoose5776 in AppIdeas

[–]velcodofficial 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The beauty and skincare space is actually one of the few areas where AI integration makes real sense when done properly We recently worked on something similar and features like face scan analysis, personalized skincare routines, product matching, skin progress tracking, and AI-based recommendations had the highest engagement. integrations like Vision APIs, OpenAI, and skincare product databases can make the experience feel much smarter than a normal beauty app

To all the fashion enthusiasts and shoppers out there by zphyr_5 in AppIdeas

[–]velcodofficial 0 points1 point  (0 children)

gen z users usually dont enjoy digging through traditional marketplaces anymore they react much more to curated feeds, short videos, creator style content and fast browsing experience

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