Honestly, you're better off using existing apps and scraping their data, especially things like Twitter. Based on your description, it sounds a lot like Groupon, et al, and unless your business case is /very/ compelling I wouldn't expect another "messenger app" type to get a high adoption rate.
A quick google search for 'build mobile messaging app' came up with more than 2m results, the first page being pretty detailed. If you're looking to do this, I would start there instead of trying to build from scratch. Unless, of course, you're an experienced programmer. On Fri, Jun 17, 2016 at 10:02 AM, bruce <badoug...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi Mark. > > Here's my use case. > > Master process sends out msgs to 5 people, 'hey, gret deal' 1st 100 people > get it for price X" > > The 5 people then send the msgs to their friends, who in turn send to > their friends, etc.. > > > Now, in theory, you can already do this with your cell phone.. You whip > out your contact list, send the msgs.. done! > > But for my goal, I'm envisioning a chat/messenger app, allowing the > project to capture/track the msgs, so I guess what is needed is an > understanding of the nuances/issues for a chat/messenger app.. > > Thanks. > > And again, any pointers, either here or offline are great! > > > On Fri, Jun 17, 2016 at 9:35 AM, Mark Haney <mark.ha...@vifprogram.com> > wrote: > >> I'm not entirely sure what you're working toward. I mean, all recent >> phones (last decade at least) can already send/receive SMS messages, so I >> fail to understand your project simply based on that. I don't mind taking >> this offline, if the list isn't interested, but more information is needed >> before anyone can really help you. >> >> >> On Fri, Jun 17, 2016 at 8:47 AM, bruce <badoug...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> Hi guys. >>> >>> This is totally off topic -- so delete as required!! >>> >>> I'm investigating a project, and have no clue as to where to start, >>> other than Google/reseach/etc.. >>> >>> Curious as to how to setup a test system to have test users send/receive >>> sms/test messages. >>> >>> If a user has a mobile/app that connects back to the "server" for the >>> msg handling "stuff" does the process need to involve a twillo/telcom? >>> >>> I've seen open source projects (zulip) that have the >>> server/client/mobile parts, but have no clue as to what's involved with >>> architecting or building out a complete/working solution. >>> >>> So, I figured I'd ask here if anyone has any insight into this kind of >>> system, or has pointers to any company/resource that I could talk to. >>> >>> Thanks guys -- Have a cool weekend! >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> users mailing list >>> users@lists.fedoraproject.org >>> To unsubscribe or change subscription options: >>> https://lists.fedoraproject.org/admin/lists/users@lists.fedoraproject.org >>> Fedora Code of Conduct: http://fedoraproject.org/code-of-conduct >>> Guidelines: http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Mailing_list_guidelines >>> Have a question? Ask away: http://ask.fedoraproject.org >>> >>> >> >> >> -- >> >> Mark Haney ::: Senior Systems Engineer >> *VIF* *International Education* >> P.O. Box 3566 ::: Chapel Hill, N.C. 27515 ::: USA >> 919-265-5006 office >> >> Global learning for all. >> www.viflearn.com >> Find VIF on Facebook <http://facebook.com/VIFInternationalEducation> | >> Twitter <https://twitter.com/vifglobaled> | LinkedIn >> <http://www.linkedin.com/company/vif-international-education> >> >> Recognized as a ‘Best for the World’ >> <http://bestfortheworld.bcorporation.net/> B Corp! >> >> -- >> users mailing list >> users@lists.fedoraproject.org >> To unsubscribe or change subscription options: >> https://lists.fedoraproject.org/admin/lists/users@lists.fedoraproject.org >> Fedora Code of Conduct: http://fedoraproject.org/code-of-conduct >> Guidelines: http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Mailing_list_guidelines >> Have a question? Ask away: http://ask.fedoraproject.org >> >> > > -- > users mailing list > users@lists.fedoraproject.org > To unsubscribe or change subscription options: > https://lists.fedoraproject.org/admin/lists/users@lists.fedoraproject.org > Fedora Code of Conduct: http://fedoraproject.org/code-of-conduct > Guidelines: http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Mailing_list_guidelines > Have a question? Ask away: http://ask.fedoraproject.org > > -- Mark Haney ::: Senior Systems Engineer *VIF* *International Education* P.O. Box 3566 ::: Chapel Hill, N.C. 27515 ::: USA 919-265-5006 office Global learning for all. www.viflearn.com Find VIF on Facebook <http://facebook.com/VIFInternationalEducation> | Twitter <https://twitter.com/vifglobaled> | LinkedIn <http://www.linkedin.com/company/vif-international-education> Recognized as a ‘Best for the World’ <http://bestfortheworld.bcorporation.net/> B Corp!
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