LiveCode BuildAnApp Showcase 2010
From inception to the AppStore in a couple of weeks

by Ben Beaumont

In the run up to the final launch, LiveCode iOS is providing a new way for developers and enthusiasts alike to create true iPhone and iPad apps with unparalleled ease and efficiency. It sounds good but is this just 'marketing speak' or does LiveCode live up to all the hype? Is LiveCode really the fastest way to produce mobile Apps? Is it really possible to test out that App idea of yours in a few hours? One sunny afternoon at RunRev's head office in Scotland the suggestion was made that we put LiveCode to the test, sharing the entire experience right through from inception to AppStore acceptance. What better way is there to find out if this tool is all it claims to be and if it's for you than to see it in action! So we would like to invite you to join us and follow along as we take on this challenge. We want you to get involved at every stage of our BuildAnApp project. This is our brief:

"Build a useful/desirable iOS app to the highest of standards for acceptance into the Apple AppStore. The entire process should be documented at every stage from inception, design, implementation, testing and polishing and through to submission. The project should take just a few weeks".

Myself and Michael were keen to take on the challenge. We'll be joined by one of our colleagues Neil who will be your eyes and ears throughout the process with all three of us posting thoughts, sketches, design files, source code, videos and anything else that helps us to share the whole experience with you. Be a part of our team for the next few weeks via our BuildAnApp blog! If you're not already subscribed to this blog you can do so here.

We are really looking forward to working on this and we would love you to get involved as well. Please send your thoughts, suggestions and comments on any aspect of the project to buildanapp@runrev.com. You may even find that you help to shape the direction of the entire project!

Until next time,

Ben, Michael and Neil.

	Benjamin Beaumont Designer / Programmer Ben is the Product Manager at RunRev and has his finger in lots of different pies. He started with the company 6 years ago and has worked as a programmer, graphic designer, project manager, in marketing and most recently as the company's Product Manager on RunRev's LiveCode product line.
	Michael McCreary Software Architect / Programmer Michael is a senior programmer at RunRev. His talent as a software architect makes him the ideal developer and team lead with a keen interest in well structured carefully considered software projects. His proven track record of delivering quality products makes him the perfect choice for the BuildAnApp project.
	Neil Roger Multimedia Production / Musician Neil works in RunRev's media team and is the creative talent behind much of the company's video media. With drums, guitar, bass and piano also in his musical repertoire you begin to get a feel for how valuable an asset he is to our team.