What's the best way to learn how to program a mobile application?

Follow below steps:

1. Learn core Java first.
2. Learn advanced java.
3. Search in Youtube: "build complete application for android/IOS"(For IOS you need to learn objective C). You will get plenty of videos.
4. Set up your environment according to the instructions from the video.
5. Build the application described in the video.
6. Then come up with an idea and try to implement that/include that in the same app or create a new app.
7. Until and unless you will start to work on a project you won't get stuck and unless you get stuck you won't learn how to code an app.

Hi Cassia, great question!

Using a Mac is a typical prerequisite for developing iOS apps. If you definitely want to start with iOS apps and Swift, your best bet would be to get ahold of a Mac (think about buying one secondhand - that may be more reasonably priced). That said, there are some other options for Windows users who want to build iOS apps; see here: https://learnappmaking.com/develop-ios-apps-on-windows-pc/.

Another option would be to start your journey with developing Android apps; Android Studio runs on Windows. Alternatively, you could learn a cross-platform framework like Xamarin, React, Flutter, etc.

As others have mentioned, the best way to learn to code is to use some online tutorials, jump right in and start working on a project that interests you. Best of luck!

Hi Cassia,

Great Question!

Now the best way totally depends on what is the best way you can learn something.

For eg. there are many great courses available as ebook , but somehow I can't study using ebooks. So even though the ebooks might have a lot to teach and could be a great source of learning, it is not the best source for me.

On same lines , there are all the courses available both online and offline both available as instructor-led or self paced . You can chose the combination as per your preference. Use the reviews available to find out which ones provide you exactly what you are looking for.

Find the course , set yourself a timeline and find a mentor or guide you can reach out to if you get stuck somewhere and you are good to go.

All the Best!

First of all you need to decide for which development you wanted to go for Android or IOS. Depending upon that there are many online courses offered free and paid. You can opt for any course and install the programing language eg: android studio and swift. You can also check you tube videos for beginners. Start practicing and developing phone apps. I hope this helps you.