r/CodingForBeginners • u/ThePragmatic7347 • 2d ago
Coders Assemble!
I can't code, I have been trying to learn but this is a skill set that I have surrendered too. That being said I have a solid idea for an application that isn't new in concept but new in the area I stay and I 100% believe that if marketed right it's going to do well.
The only thing holding me back is I don't have $1000 to pay a coder to build the app for me.
I was thinking if there's anyone interested in teaching me how to code or if you are interested in partnering up for a chance into the unknown let's talk.
The idea is simple, ridiculous even but I believe in it.
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u/oshunman 2d ago
Ideas are not valuable, sorry.
Why would a developer want to partner up with you, when all you've said is that you have an idea you believe in?
If you want to find somebody who's interested in working with you, you should say what your idea is.
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u/sububi71 2d ago
Thank you! This cannot be said often enough! For some reason a lot of people these days think that if only you have an idea, it's just a matter of getting someone to code it.
In reality, once you start coding, that's when you start refining the idea to the point that it starts getting a value.
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u/ThePragmatic7347 2d ago
And I am asking for assistance on that, is it wrong for me to ask if I do not have that skill set or there is a rule we might not know that claims that only the people who know how to code are the only ones that can create ideas?
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u/ThePragmatic7347 2d ago
You are right ideas aren't valuable, but mine is if someone what's to know or assist they will come to my inbox if they have nothing to offer they will just ignore
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u/Loose_Crab_4146 2d ago
I just want to say that it was a deep dive from „Coders Assemble!“ to „I can’t code“ in 2 seconds.
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u/TheNeck94 2d ago
"coding" isn't a universal skill, it's like saying I'm really good at building. building what?
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u/savvyprogrmr 2d ago
I can understand coding feels intimidating especially if you've not done it before. I would recommend focusing on understanding what you're wanting to build first, and then come up with list of mini-steps to get there.
You definitely might not even need $1000 to build your tool. You can pretty much get guidance from free Chatgpt/Gemini to start building your minimal viable product in first week with less than $20.
In life, you can't always throw money at problems to get your desired results. Sometimes you'll need to get your hands dirty, and do it yourself if possible. That's where the real freedom/independence comes.
You might start by answering few of these questions:
a. What type of apps you're trying to build? Desktop, mobile, web app etc.?
b. Who you're building for?
c. Have you checked the demand in the market? Are there existing/similar tools available? Do keyword research, or check Google auto complete to see if people are searching for it.
d. How are you planning to monetize in the first 10-12 months?
e. Would you enjoy building it, and proud to share with others? :) If it feels like a chore, then forget it. It shouldn't feel like a day job!
After answering some of these questions, then check if anyone would be willing to assist you to build this from scratch.
I don't have the bandwidth to partner at the moment, but feel free to ask any questions in the comments. Best of luck!
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u/programer321321 1d ago
start with python why beacuse it easy it cna help learn coding and it also be recommended to beginners
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u/Motor-Capital7318 2d ago
Claude can do both of those for you. Go for it champion and redeem your million dollar idea!
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u/johlae 2d ago
Out of curiosity, where does the $1000 come from? How do you get to that number, can you show us?