A Week of Indie App Development - Creating a new app | Moodmonk Devlog #1

👋 I am starting to work on this new app idea I had and I will show you all parts of my process in this video series! If you are interested in app development or publishing your own app, these videos will help you get started and give a structure that you can follow yourself with your projects!
I will take you through planning my new app, the app design as well as the app development and app marketing.
In this first video of the series, I show you everything I do before I actually start programming! There are many important steps that you shouldn't skip.
Everything I know I learned creating my previous app "Avocation" which recently hit 1 million downloads. So I try to share as much as possible of what I know while creating this new app.
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My Twitter: / davidjoech
My website: joech.io

[@wdsrocha]

Good video! I really like how you managed to make it straight to the point but also added some comfy "no-coding" moments. I only miss the notion template, but besides that, it's 10/10

[@MarkusGassenbauer]

A very good made video, I really enjoyed watching it! Can't wait for the next one! 👏

[@eliodrallag4806]

This what I need. In most aspects it also relates to web apps. I really learned some stages that I need to implement in my project, thank you.

[@JoaoAlves-yw6ih]

Super informative and relaxing as well haha looking forward to the next one!

[@mindvoll]

Awesome, thank you!

[@arpansrivastava9260]

wanted to learn and try react native really looking for videos like this really happy that i found your channel

[@FalkoJoseph]

I just started with iOS development, this was really inspirational! Motivated me to go for it! Love these kind of videos :)

[@yyyd6559]

Why tho when you can learn flutter or react native for hybrid development?

[@mynameisnotpune]

Great video. Thank you for taking the time to make this :)

[@parttimelarry]

Hello! Just found you from the IndieHackers post. Congrats on starting the channel. Great concept and production. I uploaded my first KZbin video in 2019 and it's one of the best decisions I've made. I feel like your videos will inspire me to build something new. Will be cheering you on.

[@mindvoll]

Thank you so much! I am determined to share a lot more here!! :)

[@PrinceKumar-hh6yn]

Thanks for sharing 🙂. Your video upliftedy mood. Great content.

[@dmralj]

Really awesome and inspiring devlog. Felt overwhelmed trying to start my own project, watching this moved me to action! :D

[@HansNetuddmeg]

I had similar experience :)

[@topx4195]

You gave me motivation I plan to learn app development and develop an app for launch...

[@denisgama8333]

This is really doable and gives proper information

[@bombeofficial]

very cool!!

[@mathiasgodwin5357]

Such a well made video ❤ Thanks man

[@kibe2134]

I need this app more than I need both of my lungs. Also... I know this is completely irrelevant, but I like that the Ferrari model in your desk is Sebastian Vettel's car.

[@tomgrigory367]

It's really nice to see you #buildinginpublic in youtube.

[@mindvoll]

Thank you Tom!

[@mohamethseck]

This video was perfect and I'm also working on ideas and going down a similar path. Can't wait to see where things are at with your app! 🔥

[@mindvoll]

Awesome, would love to hear what you are working on!

[@SaoolAkaGiecik]

Thank you for that video !

[@joeysmith1769]

Cool~

[@opshankaprabath]

Cool bro. Continue your good work cheers

[@user-gu5ts5nx8r]

very inspiring. thanks for sharing.

[@okanimoo]

very nice video, it looks so proffessional.

[@philippschweiger9856]

Awesome and very informative content! 👌

[@mindvoll]

Thank you, I am glad you liked it :)

[@EricaTheScientist]

Excellent work

[@Anandharajan.a]

Great video ❤

[@julesm9081]

Such a cool video thank you

[@davidagyakwa288]

great content ,start learn = on

[@Osirisdigitalagency]

This is an amazing video.. would be nice if you can provide a link to a motion template that shows these steps, that’s downloadable.. thanks. We appreciate the good work

[@TannerBarcelos]

Awesome video. The wireframes you did with that notebook and pencil was super clean. Was wondering where you got the pencil and paper?

[@mindvoll]

Thanks! Unfortunately I don't know exactly anymore where I got that pencil and paper from. Had those around for a while already. But any equipment will do!

[@willemmccullough7097]

Thank you man for this video!

[@fantasyexpert1662]

❤❤hi bro how are u ..i beginner startup planning

[@scarlettcodes]

Great video!! Do you mind revealing your notion templete ?

[@bamboorelaxing]

Can you guys do more videos like this?

[@tomnewton3191]

Hey! Just came across your channel and was really impressed by your work and videos. Do you plan to make more? I guess you have been busy with launching MoodMonk :D Hoping to build and launch something cool one day too so will keep an eye on your work! Tom

[@mindvoll]

Just released our first video of the next devlog series!

[@Princesah09]

Inspirational ✨ Can you please share ur notion template :p

[@thebemokoena4657]

❤❤❤

[@VictorHernandez-nz2rs]

Could you share please the framework form you project? Maybe a notion we can copy pleaseeeee , for all of us who are starting

[@awkat423]

If u want to choose between flutter & react native what will u choose?!

[@21kalambeprerna37]

what software did you use to design your project sketch at the end

[@RomanMyasoutov]

Want to wake up with a good mood? I create a solution for you. Just stop using a social media in the morning! And yeah, it’s for free.

[@mindvoll]

Thats definitely the best way to do that, I agree! The idea actually went into quite a different direction later on, you can find the final result on the App Store and Google Play

[@hatimneral]

Amazing idea!!!

[@mindvoll]

Thank you! 😊

[@kingergamerz]

you need those things to go on

[@lukeroberts3235]

Great video!

[@mindvoll]

Thank you Luke!

[@goktugerol1127]

Would you mind sharing the empty Notion template of your worksapce so we can use it for our projects?

[@benjaminko7812]

Hi thanks for sharing! It's very useful for a starting up as a indie developer person. Can you do a video about how you organize your Notion more specifically? Your Notion block is so professional!

[@drunkenkungfu104]

Dude that coffee looks good!

[@awkat423]

I don't know anything about app development so how much time it takes to become app developer? And it has any future scope?!

[@langelihlengqulunga6518]

Awesome video, what is the app you are using at 2:43 that outlines all your tasks?

[@mindvoll]

Its called Notion!

[@langelihlengqulunga6518]

@@mindvoll Thanks!

[@itoyashem7536]

Could you share a link to where I can get that notebook of yours?

[@justhere-uu6mw]

This is off topic but do u have any advice abt freelancing i am not very well versed at CS or web development I am learning currently but i want to practice freelancing as a way to fund my self during college Ty

[@nikhilgavali2762]

How do you create the Notion dashboard for work ??

[@revsins4188]

Gosh you sound a bit too much like Marc Brunet and it's really throwing me off watching both at the same time lmao Thank you for the devlog it's very interesting to see your workflow.

[@lee05249]

Can you share your ways of creating on the app, please .

[@andreaastorino2342]

Is it possible to have your notion template notes? I can pay for it!

[@justhere-uu6mw]

I am got a school project that involves making an app I really wanna make something imressive but i have no practice experience Got any advice and tips

[@stienogamez8296]

Could we get your Notion layout as a template?

[@maradona4749]

Is full stack development the same, if not what’s the difference?

[@nat.serrano]

do you have experience with app publishers? are they worth it?

[@Smartwaytech]

My question is am beginner in coding can I start planning building my application

[@FranceBaguette01]

Any chance you can share a model of your document?

[@jourdongirard]

What site are you using at 6:55 for your inspiration? Thank you.

[@mindvoll]

Its called Dribble!

[@awisadestiny5459]

Please what's the name of the website you use to plan all of the activities ?🙏 And this was really helpful 🙂 Thank You

[@mindvoll]

It’s called MeisterTask! Will be explaining it in more detail in a upcoming video :)

[@geraldakorli]

what is the dimensions of the template you use?

[@paulhill4067]

I would personally love an app like this. Did you release it?

[@mindvoll]

Yea I did, its on the App Store!

[@oladelejoseph2892]

I really like this information it addresses a lot of details to consider However am not sure i get this part 7:15 did you celebrate b4 the app was launched or after because at this part 7:39 you are going through the reviews am lost

[@mindvoll]

Thanks! The celebration was about another App we already released a few years before, where we celebrated hitting 1 million downloads. Also the reviews are from this app called Avocation. The rest of the video is about our new idea :)

[@oladelejoseph2892]

@@mindvoll oh that's nice congratulations 🎉🎉 Am just starting and I saw this as a guide thanks

[@evanashman2483]

What app are you using to write down the features and quesstion ? it looks/feels like a microsoft notes but isnt . i would love to download to my. desktop .

[@mindvoll]

It's called Notion!

[@PixelOfTheYear]

​@@mindvollWhy did you stopped uploading? I can only see 4 videos on your channel

[@PixelOfTheYear]

​@@mindvollAre you still developing the app? If yes, Tell me the name. I would love to try your app.

[@dre5671]

Bro! So Sick!! I don't even remember how I found your vid, but boy am I glad I stumbled onto it! Thank you so much for sharing, I've learned a few things but got super inspired! Your app here looks like something I could totally use!

[@mindvoll]

Thanks for your feedback, I am glad I could inspire you a bit :)

[@HappyCappy69]

what app is that are you using

[@aminefarikal2245]

i really need your notion template

[@nkwiakinimbom1409]

Please which software do you use for your planning? 😭

[@tommyh.spencer7790]

notion

[@gsn1511]

any link for the notebook? it is so awesome!

[@CPTZK11]

yes what i have been looking for

[@MRarvai]

my coffees look exactly the same lol

[@gabelwerfertv7937]

I cannot find the second part

[@mnesvat]

it's really hard to make something and document it right? hope you don't fail to document!

[@mindvoll]

It is very hard, but starting a new series soon with some help now!

[@mnesvat]

@@mindvoll cool 🙌 waiting for it

[@mindvoll]

First video of the new series is published 🙌

[@knownshareit]

Not sure .. but do I recognize this voice? Indie CNC?

[@Pkk-gw2ge]

Hi, could you please share the motion template with us?

[@TalesMarinho]

Do you use notion to plan?

[@mindvoll]

Yes!

[@souhailzouri865]

Man I need you I have good idea for app but I don’t find app developer

[@shravannikalaje8820]

I am a coder 😎🧑🏻‍💻

[@HansNetuddmeg]

Is there anyone who can show me(in app store) this "skatch" program he uses at the end?

[@mindvoll]

You can find it on sketch.com!

[@HansNetuddmeg]

@@mindvollthank you very much ❤

[@lionsinescanor8846]

I'll never understand people that buy a ergo mouse but then use a keyboard like this xD

[@khalidibnal-walid11]

Are you using notion or ..?

[@mindvoll]

Yes, it is Notion indeed

[@azmo_]

What was the website called for idea search for UI design? "Grivel"?

[@hamslammula6182]

Dribble

[@ayomidediekola2505]

Please, how many inches is your monitor?

[@mindvoll]

Its a 27 inch monitor!

[@user-wb9yc2pc3s]

Are a ui ux designer and code developer at the same time?

[@mindvoll]

Yes, I mostly do programming but I know a few things about design as well :)

[@ImpactInquirer23]

iaps ?

[@Mo-dp3wv]

How can I contact you directly?

[@ChristianDaveErgina]

This might be a stupod question. What app is he using for the planner where he writes all these ideas?

[@mindvoll]

Its called Notion!

[@kigongomiles]

Hi bro how are you doing there

[@3APNHA]

Is it just me or do you have a Köln accent

[@lucsaintEYIDI]

hello, i'm lucsaint i am from cameroon, I would like you to be my mobile development coach. thank you