on Mon Mar 20 2017, William A. Prothero, Jr wrote: > Something that might draw in New users who want a ready made solution > are template stacks for various kinds of apps. Users would get a head start > on an app, then customize it for their own purposes. Perhaps this already exists, > as I haven't perused the site for awhile. I do know that the short course in > making iOS apps, offered a year ago, badly needed proof reading by someone > who didn't create the materials. I got discouraged at the time I had to waste > and have up. > I know there is a lot out there. Can a new user find it?
More than templates, many new users (notice, I don't call them new developers) are looking for a one click solution. They are looking for something like a Software Appliance, an appliance similar (in principle) to a microwave oven, a kitchen blender or a can opener. Just one click is enough to know if it works. I blame smartphones for the prevalence of this state of mind in new users... While Macintosh (and Commodore, previously) catered to provide tools for creatives (text, Images and music), the generation that is growing with a smartphone and a tablet in their hands act more like consumers, than as creators. Then... How do you deal with this new demographic reality? Providing software as a service... I believe that LiveCode should provide software as service and open a path for new users to become the developers of their own apps, if they feel the inclination to do so. Difficult? Yes... Impossible? Not for professional developers. Al _______________________________________________ use-livecode mailing list use-livecode@lists.runrev.com Please visit this url to subscribe, unsubscribe and manage your subscription preferences: http://lists.runrev.com/mailman/listinfo/use-livecode
