Compile Swift Podcast What I do when starting a new app before coding?
Jun 4, 2024
Starting a new app? Jot down your idea to avoid forgetting it! Focus on core features and sketch a quick interface design. Take a break to research similar apps but don’t overdo it—momentum is key! Use a whiteboard app to consolidate your thoughts, and let your ideas simmer for a few days. Create a functional mockup for controls and prototype unknown technical aspects with small projects. Keep your handwritten notes as a valuable resource for future projects!
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Record The Idea And Define Core Features
- Write the idea down immediately so you don't forget it later.
- Make a short list of the app's core features to keep the focus narrow.
Sketch A Minimal, Rough Interface
- Sketch a deliberately bad interface to translate features into screen elements quickly.
- Keep the sketch minimal so it highlights the absolute essentials of the app.
Research Lightly, Borrow Inspiration Not Design
- Do light research on similar apps but avoid over-researching to prevent discouragement.
- Use others' apps as inspiration for features, not as reasons to abandon your idea.