I sit down and have a chat with Alex Okafor about apps and app development. We go through the gambit from what IS an app, where to develop, what to develop with, and what a potential cost of your app. If you’re thinking of creating or asking someone to create an app for you, listen to this episode before you go down that long long journey….
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Alex Okafor
One Man Left Studios is an American game design duo working remotely between Alabama and Georgia. Alex Okafor is the developer, Adam Stewart handles artwork and animation, & we collaborate on game design decisions. We’re responsible for some games you might have played.
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Website: http://onemanleft.com/
Highlights Include
- What IS an app
- Brief history of Apps
- Finding skilled contractors and what skills may be required
- Google Play, Apple Store, Windows Store
- Build vs Buy and when you should consider
- Difficulties with building on Android, iPhone, or Windows
- How to make money from your app
- Paid vs Free-to-play vs In-app Purchases
- What makes your app stand out
- Form vs Function
- UI Design is INSANELY important
- Start with requirements rather than cost
Quick Picks
- Last Pass – https://www.lastpass.com/
- Manage all your passwords and never have to remember
- 1 Password – https://1password.com/
- Similar to Last Pass
- Pixel 2
- Camera is amazing
- AR with Star Wars and Stranger Things