“Build an App in 5 days” challenge: The plan for day 2 to 5

Naturally I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to ask ChatGPT how my days 2 through 5 should look like.

Prompt:Ok now give me a detailed plan for days 2 to 5 factoring if I wanted an app published on day 5, when the app should be submitted.

Output:

Day 2: UI/UX Design and Initial Development (10-Hour Plan)

Hours 1-4: UI/UX Design in Flutterflow

Hour 1-2: Design the user interface for key screens like the dashboard, meal planner, and macro tracker.
Hour 3-4: Create interactive elements and transitions, ensuring a user-friendly experience.

Hours 5-8: Basic Functionality Implementation

Hour 5-6: Start implementing core features, focusing on the macro counting functionality.
Hour 7-8: Work on integrating the fitness tracking component.

Hours 9-10: Database Setup in Firebase

Hour 9: Set up the database schema in Firebase for user data, meals, and exercises.
Hour 10: Implement basic CRUD operations for the app’s data.

Day 3: Feature Development and Integration (10-Hour Plan)

Hours 1-5: Advanced Feature Implementation

Hours 1-3: Develop the meal planning feature, including recipe suggestions and nutritional information.
Hours 4-5: Add fitness routine suggestions and tracking.

Hours 6-10: Testing and Refinements

Hours 6-7: Conduct initial tests on the core functionalities.
Hours 8-10: Refine the UI/UX based on test feedback, ensuring intuitive navigation and user engagement.

Day 4: Final Testing, Debugging, and Submission Preparation (10-Hour Plan)

Hours 1-4: Comprehensive Testing

Hours 1-2: Perform thorough testing across different devices and user scenarios.
Hours 3-4: Fix any identified bugs or issues to ensure stability and reliability.

Hours 5-7: User Feedback Incorporation

Hours 5-7: If possible, gather quick user feedback on the app’s usability and make necessary adjustments.

Hours 8-10: Preparing for Submission

Hour 8: Finalize app metadata, descriptions, and visuals for the App Store.
Hours 9-10: Create a submission checklist, ensuring all App Store requirements are met.

Day 5: App Store Submission and Marketing Preparations (10-Hour Plan)

Hours 1-3: Final Review and Submission

Hour 1: Conduct a final review of the app and the submission materials.
Hours 2-3: Submit the app to the Apple App Store, following their submission process.

Hours 4-10: Marketing and Launch Plan

Hours 4-6: Develop a marketing plan, creating promotional materials and outreach strategies.
Hours 7-10: Engage with potential users on social media and relevant forums, building anticipation for the app’s release.

Submission Timing and Considerations

To have your app published on Day 5, aim to submit it by the beginning of Day 5 or earlier if possible. The Apple App Store review process can take from a day to several days, and while expedited reviews can be requested, they are not guaranteed.
It’s crucial to have everything ready and thoroughly tested by the end of Day 4, allowing you to submit early on Day 5 and address any immediate feedback or issues from the App Store review team.

This detailed plan sets a rigorous but achievable schedule, ensuring that each day is maximized to progress towards a successful launch on the Apple App Store.

Kevin Not Kelvin