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Basic guidance on approach to app development?

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  • 11-07-2017 11:24am
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    pauldavis123
    Registered Users Posts: 354 ✭✭


    Hi,

    I'm looking to build an app similar to the way Airbnb functions but in a different sector.

    Needs:

    Account for buyer
    Account for seller
    Create job from app that is viewable in mobile and web
    Upload data from buyer
    Database of jobs
    Messaging system between buyers and sellers
    Search functionality

    Is there a "standard" way to do this or are the programs used dependant on the knowledge of the guy you hire?

    Any quick thought would be appreciated:)


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    IITYWYBMAD
    Registered Users Posts: 1,035 ✭✭✭IITYWYBMAD


    pauldavis123 wrote: »
    Hi,

    I'm looking to build an app similar to the way Airbnb functions but in a different sector.

    Needs:

    Account for buyer
    Account for seller
    Create job from app that is viewable in mobile and web
    Upload data from buyer
    Database of jobs
    Messaging system between buyers and sellers
    Search functionality

    Is there a "standard" way to do this or are the programs used dependant on the knowledge of the guy you hire?

    Any quick thought would be appreciated:)

    Sounds to me like a custom development. There are libraries available for some of he functionality you mention, but from experience, looks like you need a bround up development.


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    manonboard
    Registered Users Posts: 1,102 ✭✭✭manonboard


    Hey OP

    sounds like a completely custom job to me. A fairly complex one too. Not complicated but complex. Wouldn't be a small project by any means given the various intricacies that will come up.

    If you are the one developing it, given your question, I would strongly suggest very high estimates. Each of those functions would take a fair while to do correctly, and to integrate with any existing stuff.

    Hope it goes well for you!


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    pauldavis123
    Registered Users Posts: 354 ✭✭pauldavis123


    IITYWYBMAD wrote: »
    Sounds to me like a custom development. There are libraries available for some of he functionality you mention, but from experience, looks like you need a bround up development.

    Sorry, should have been clearer, I am going to pay to get it developed from the ground up, I was just wondering if there is an industry standard way of doing this?


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    IITYWYBMAD
    Registered Users Posts: 1,035 ✭✭✭IITYWYBMAD


    pauldavis123 wrote: »
    Sorry, should have been clearer, I am going to pay to get it developed from the ground up, I was just wondering if there is an industry standard way of doing this?
    It's hard to answer that question, as it doesn't make a lot of sense to be honest.

    There are methodologies used in any development environment, including mobile. Any reputable mobile development company will have knowledge of how to manage basic workflows and content, and develop custom API's.

    Looking at your AirBNB example, you'll need a website designer/developer, probably a custom CMS developer (PHP or similar), Java and Objective-C dev.

    The platforms exist for all of these development environments, so you won't be reinventing the wheel. If you'd like a steer, drop me a PM and I can send you on some info.


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