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@NogDogJun 28.2021 — #I'll just throw in that there is very little new under the sun (to paraphrase). Some internet searching may point you to an existing web application (or small number of discrete applications) that you could either use as-is or with some minor modifications. If you decide that's not an option, you may still find code libraries that do most of the heavy lifting for you (and *may* be less likely to have bugs or security holes than something you come up with from scratch.)
Also, you'll likely want some sort of database on the back end. Probably the most generally available DBMS on any hosting platform is MySQL, so you may want to add that to your learning list.
Where to start after reincarnation?
Dear All,
I need your expert insight on something. But before that, to let you know where to pitch your answer to help me: –
A LITTLE ABOUT MY BACKGROUND-
I am an ancient programmer, returning to coding after about 10 years. Starting with Fortran way back, settled for VB6 (did many commercial applications through the company I worked for) and ended up with Java on Netbeans + Swing.
MY CURRENT REQUIREMENT:
Returning to coding as a part time vocation, I am to develop an application which, the basic requirements are as follows: –
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It’s mainly an Appointment Calendar/ Diary application.
User(s) has a client base that may never exceed 1000 entities. Clients may have many documents, photographs, video clips, notes etc., related to their businesses.
Users (say a Sales-person) should be able to see his appointments, enter data from his Smartphone (Android or iOS) whilst in the field.
User should be able to update further information at home on his/her desktop PC or laptop (Windows 7-10, Mac).
Should be able to finalise entries when they report to their workplace, on office PC/LAN (Windows).
Send SMS alerts to their clients as needed or automatically as scheduled.
Though not a must, preferably it should be a one-time installation; not separate packages/ bundles on Android, iOS, Windows, Mac etc.
MY QUESTION IS:
Given that, most of my old memory cells are dead by now-
1. which language/ platform is the best to start “re-learning” -and implementing- this requirement for a start?2. Which IDE is best suited for that recommended language/ platform which supports WYSIWYG type GUI development (like VB6, develop the GUI first and then write code to it rather than go coding in a text editor)?
Thanking you in advance for the trouble in reading this post and any advise!
ViKARLL
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@NogDogJun 28.2021 — #I'll just throw in that there is very little new under the sun (to paraphrase). Some internet searching may point you to an existing web application (or small number of discrete applications) that you could either use as-is or with some minor modifications. If you decide that's not an option, you may still find code libraries that do most of the heavy lifting for you (and *may* be less likely to have bugs or security holes than something you come up with from scratch.)Also, you'll likely want some sort of database on the back end. Probably the most generally available DBMS on any hosting platform is MySQL, so you may want to add that to your learning list.