Anyone here ever built an app? (Help needed)

[morris]

Did it take you long or did you outsource it?

I was looking to use AI to see if I could do it. Stuck on the underline bold:

Step 1: Setting Up Your Development Environment​

1. Choose a Framework: For this example, we will use React Native.
2. Install Node.js: Ensure you have Node.js installed on your machine. You can download it from Node.js official website.
3. Install React Native CLI: Open your terminal and run:
   npm install -g react-native-cli
4. Set Up Android Studio and Xcode:
   • For Android, download and install Android Studio.
   • For iOS, ensure you have Xcode installed from the Mac App Store.

Step 2: Creating the Project​

Create a new React Native project by running:

npx react-native init PTPlusPlus

Navigate into your project directory:

cd PTPlusPlus

When I tried the previous step again (npx react-native init PTPlusPlus), it stated, "Directory PTPlusPlus already exists. Continue?"

I did Yes and see it exists in C>Users folder (Using Windows 10-->and I know I have to update to 11 by summer)

Any help?

 

[DJSmooth]

Buy a Macbook like a civilized person. It's much easier to do development since the OS is close to Linux.

 

[bnew]

I've never developed an app but it would help to share a console log/messages, show a screenshot and share the error after you ran the command.

 

[morris]

Buy a Macbook like a civilized person. It's much easier to do development since the OS is close to Linux.

I think you may be right

I've never developed an app but it would help to share a console log/messages, show a screenshot and share the error after you ran the command.

I have an old i7 W10 and thought I could do it by simply copying code from AI but nope. I know in Linux this would be a breeze but didn't want to open up my VMWare etc

 

[bnew]

where did you run that command?

try command prompt, powershell or bash terminal.

 

[Regular Developer]

I have built a couple different apps. Games, mobile apps and web apps. I'm a developer on windows, and really only use a macbook when i need to deploy to iOS. I've both outsourced and built in house.

What are you trying to build though?

Also, I dunno if I'd follow steps from AI to create a new project. Use a tutorial that you know is going to work. ChatGPT will make stuff up because its kind of stupid at times. Like it might mix up the setup for version 2.5 of React Native and the latest version of React Native, but you'd only know that if you've used react native before

 

[bnew]

I have built a couple different apps. Games, mobile apps and web apps. I'm a developer on windows, and really only use a macbook when i need to deploy to iOS. I've both outsourced and built in house.

What are you trying to build though?

Also, I dunno if I'd follow steps from AI to create a new project. Use a tutorial that you know is going to work. ChatGPT will make stuff up because its kind of stupid at times. Like it might mix up the setup for version 2.5 of React Native and the latest version of React Native, but you'd only know that if you've used react native before

to help avoid outcomes like this sometimes it helps to mention the difference in the prompt like:


"Make sure the instructions are tailored to the latest version of React Native, as older versions (like 2.5) might have different setup steps and configurations."

or

1. "Ensure the setup instructions align with the current React Native version, as older versions (e.g., 2.5) may have outdated or incompatible steps."
   
2. "Double-check that the steps are for the latest React Native release, since previous versions (like 2.5) can have significant differences in setup and dependencies."
   
3. "Be specific about the React Native version in your instructions, as the setup process for version 2.5 can differ substantially from the current version."
   
4. "Make sure the guide reflects the most recent React Native version, as older versions (such as 2.5) might involve different installation steps or configurations."

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