With the boost that the better half has afforded me over the next 5 days, it is conceviable that I’ll be able to get up to 10 hours to spend on working on the app.

Given that I’ve a clear vision on what I want to build, I’ve asked my new best friend what I should focus on day 1.

Prompt#1: write for me a 3000 word blog post on using Flutterflow, Firebase and Python to launch my first application on Apple App store in 5 days and include the compromises and decisions required to achieve this crazy timeline.

Thoughts: realised I did not need python so I refined the query to really help me understand what I had to do.

Prompt#2: remove python from the equation and talk about how time bound each activity has to be on each day.

Output:

Day 1: Conceptualization and Swift Planning (600 words)

Idea Generation and Quick Assessment (150 words)

• Brief on selecting a viable app idea and quick assessment for feasibility within a tight timeline.

Setting Up the Development Environment (150 words)

• Instructions on setting up Flutterflow and Firebase swiftly.
• Emphasize the importance of quick setup to save time.

Initial Design and Planning (300 words)

• Detailed guide on rapid app design and planning within Flutterflow.
• Allocating specific time slots for each design and planning phase to ensure progress.

Thoughts: I did not like how brief the suggestions were, further refinements necessary. I want specifics! Tell me how! Give me a framework.

Prompt #3: Now take day 1 and expand it to a suggested activity plan that would stretch over 10 hours.

Outcome

Day 1: Conceptualization and Swift Planning for a Macro Counting, Fitness, and Meal Planning App (10-Hour Plan)

Introduction

On the first day, the focus is to lay a solid foundation for your macro counting, fitness, and meal planning app. This includes a deep dive into understanding the app’s core functionalities, setting up the development environment, and initiating the design and planning process. Here’s a detailed breakdown of how to allocate your 10 hours.

Hour 1: Deep Dive into App’s Core Functionalities

Understanding the Needs

• Spend 30 minutes outlining the app’s purpose, target audience, and key functionalities.
• Consider what makes your app stand out in the fitness and meal planning market.

Feature List

• In the next 30 minutes, detail the core features, such as macro tracking, exercise logging, meal suggestions, and progress tracking.

Hour 2-3: Competitor Analysis and Feature Finalization

Competitor Analysis

• Spend an hour analyzing competitors, noting what they do well and where your app can improve or differentiate.

Feature Finalization

• Refine your feature list based on the competitor analysis, ensuring your app offers unique or improved functionalities.

Hour 4-5: Setting Up the Development Environment

Flutterflow Setup

• Allocate an hour to download, install, and familiarize yourself with Flutterflow.
• Begin exploring its UI components and how they can be utilized for your app.

Firebase Setup

• Spend the next hour setting up Firebase, establishing the project, and exploring how its features (like authentication, database, and analytics) will support your app.

Hour 6-7: Initial Design and Workflow Planning

Sketching the Layout

• Dedicate an hour to sketch the app’s layout and user flow on paper or using a digital tool.
• Focus on the user experience, ensuring it aligns with the app’s goals.

Transferring Sketches to Flutterflow

• Spend the next hour transferring your sketches into Flutterflow, creating a basic wireframe of the app.

Hour 8-10: Detailed Planning and Task Allocation

Breakdown of Features into Tasks

• Over two hours, break down each app feature into smaller, manageable tasks.
• Assign realistic time estimates to each task, considering the overall 5-day deadline.

Creation of a Development Timeline

• In the final hour, create a detailed development timeline.
• Ensure there’s a clear plan for each day, accounting for development, testing, and deployment.

Conclusion

By the end of Day 1, you’ll have a thorough understanding of your app’s features, a set-up development environment, an initial design framework, and a clear, actionable plan for the next four days. This structured approach sets the stage for efficient and focused app development.