Getting the most from the program

dianab

I am still in the process of thinking about this software. My hesitation comes from the fact that I know nothing about data base queries or programming so I feel a bit lost. I went through the tutorials and believe I could create a simple application. My question is this. If I want to create a more in depth program and be able to support it what skill set will I need to have? Should I take a class is SQL, Java or Java Script or all of them to have a better understanding? What background do the typical users have?

Diana

RLJB

Diana - from a guy that has no formal programmer training beyond high school, and now runs a software business, I would suggest you just download the evaluation version, dream up a simple application and build it. You don't need any course, you don't need any formal training, you do need a lot of patience and to apply yourself. My best suggestion would be to "build like a user" (not a programmer).

You can build very complex, and very large, and very scalable enterprise class software with no training at all... go for it!

BenHayat

Diana, the other day, I was thinking of you and said to myself, "haven't seen her since new year...".

Let me see if I can shed some light on your question and it is not be any means to disappoint you or give you false illusions.
Let's start by giving you some examples to set your exceptions right.

For example, I studied Computer Science for my education and graduated in 1981. Since then I worked with many OS and systems, but mostly Line of Business application.
Part of that, I became very good at being a System and Business analyst. I can easily break down a Business process and see what's wrong with it and come up with a solution. Then I can implement that solution in some computer language or platform, depending on Client's needs.
So, the most important skill to have, is business analysis and processing mind to begin with. The secondary part is to have the technical knowledge.

What is so awesome about Aware, is that, if you're a good and experienced System & Business Analyst and developer, Aware makes it very easy and fast to go from A to Z. Aware is the best tool for these people, to dream first and in one hour, it's done!
Aware, isn't so much about having knowledge in JS or Java or SQL, but more like having the mindset to build application and solution.
If you have that, Aware is a great tool, if you don't, you will struggle.

dianab

Yes I am still around 😃
Long Story short; I made such a mess of things that I was unable to use the sample programs. I get frustrated when I can't start over. The way I lean is to make a mess, do things over a few times and each time I inch forward. I can't even remember now what the issues were. I have no idea what I did so I tried to start over and starting over made things worse and I could not get any of them to load so I did not have a lot to look at. Yes I have the skills you mentioned but I get stuck on some pretty simple things which leads me to believe I need a bit of remedial help. I still have not given up seeing as how the ZOHO solution I paid a developer to do is not as good as it should be and I know I could do a better job. I suppose I could ask support for another go at the program but would have to straighten out the sample program issue to get the most out of it.

Diana

tford

Totally agree with Ben:

So, the most important skill to have, is business analysis and processing mind to begin with. The secondary part is to have the technical knowledge.

I made such a mess of things that I was unable to use the sample programs. . . . I suppose I could ask support for another go at the program but would have to straighten out the sample program issue to get the most out of it.

All you have to do is delete the sample program BSVs, then start a new one. It's that simple.

hpl123

I also agree fully with Ben (analytical mind + tech knowledge) and these abilities will help you on your way to Aware IM development BUT even without these you can learn to become a Aware IM poweruser in a year or so. I also agree with Rod (need to have patience and give yourself time).

Good luck and use the forum when you have problems, we´re here to help 🙂.