What’s the easiest way to create a web app?

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thomaste

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Hi,



I would like to create a web app (a SaaS), similar to a CRM system (clients, info, etc.).



Data should preferably be encrypted, the solution should be responsive (so looks Nice on phones as Well), and it should support different accounts and signups.



I am by no means a skilled developer, but have developed some in the past (classic asp, html, some Xcode, etc.) but am not an advanced programmer.



What would be the easiest/simplest way to do that if I want to develop it myself?

Hosting should also be considered.



Would Ruby on Rails be an option?



Thanks

 

Smackhead

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I'd stick with what you are familiar with .Net with blazor is probably now a million miles away.

Your requirements sound simple. Why do you want to build a CRM?

 

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Use ChatGpT

 

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React

 

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Great, thanks

 

potah

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There's a bunch of no code tools.

But I suggest you using Bubble to build MVP fast.

 

Ashk881

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thomaste said:

Would Ruby on Rails be an option?

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Rails would be great if you know Ruby already and have worked with MVC frameworks before.

Tho, it's likely faster to stick with what you know and get better at it. You mentioned asp. If you know to write c# stick with asp. It's not as *batteries included" as rails but learning a new language would take longer.

thomaste said:

What would be the easiest/simplest way to do that if I want to develop it myself?

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Just a plain old MVC based site with a database and views would be the simplest.

 

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thomaste

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Super, thanks, guys.

 

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potah said:

There's a bunch of no code tools.

But I suggest you using Bubble to build MVP fast.

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You're not gonna build any sort of proper digital business - particularly a SaaS - with no code tools. Either learn how to code or hire someone who knows.

 

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Redaline

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As guys have already mentioned, try nocode to see how far can you go: Bubble, Retool...

 

potah

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TheSplinter said:

You're not gonna build any sort of proper digital business - particularly a SaaS - with no code tools. Either learn how to code or hire someone who knows.

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Agreed. But I said for MVP purposes is enough by using no code tools so you don't waste your time for months building from the scratch

Just use no-code tools to test the market. It's easiest and fastest like TS want

 

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Would it be too simple to just create php files and mysql?