IOS App development with Javascript — Episode 1

Today, I’m stepping out of my comfort zone as a front-end developer and diving into the world of iOS app development. In this series, I’ll be sharing every step of the process with you.

Now, you might be wondering, ‘How can a JavaScript developer like me create an iOS app without knowing Swift?’ Well, let me introduce you to a game-changer tool called Capacitor. It seamlessly integrates my JavaScript skills into iOS apps. And to build the app itself, I’ll be sticking with Angular, a framework I’m already comfortable with, and Firebase for the database, saving time on creating a backend from scratch.

Well, before we get started, I had to come up with an idea. As they say ‘Idea is everything’. So, I took that advice to heart and kept my eyes open for problems that needed solving.

And then it hit me. A simple chat with a friend about starting a morning exercise routine sparked the idea for my app. We decided to hold each other accountable using a ‘do not break the chain’ calendar, but we needed a way to view each other’s progress online. That’s where my app idea was born.

So, that’s the story behind my upcoming iOS app. Stick around as I dive into the development process, sharing insights, tackling challenges, and hopefully, achieving a successful launch in the end.

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Until next time, happy coding!