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Github to Homey app tutorial for dummies

JustjomiJustjomi Member
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Could someone perhaps post a tutorial for people with some basic programming knowledge, how to convert promising Github code (like sonos, Sony Bravia, etc) into a working Homey app?

The simpler this tutorial can be written step-by-step, the more people will give it a try to write new app's

Who can start this tutorial? Many thanks!!






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  • HansieNLHansieNL Member
    It's already there https://forum.athom.com/discussion/1448/how-to-cli-install-method#latest
  • JustjomiJustjomi Member
    It indeed show how to install, but not inspiring tips how to build an app yourself with examples and screenshots so more backers give it a try. Maybe nice people who have successfully build an app, share experiences?
  • EvertorNEvertorN Member
    Justjomi said:
    It indeed show how to install, but not inspiring tips how to build an app yourself with examples and screenshots so more backers give it a try. Maybe nice people who have successfully build an app, share experiences?\
    There are heaps of examples on http://developers.athom.com. You'll need to know how to code (mainly) javascript and have a basic understanding of client/server principles. 

    What else would you need to get started?
  • aloftaloft Member
    EvertorN said:
    Justjomi said:
    It indeed show how to install, but not inspiring tips how to build an app yourself with examples and screenshots so more backers give it a try. Maybe nice people who have successfully build an app, share experiences?\
    There are heaps of examples on http://developers.athom.com. You'll need to know how to code (mainly) javascript and have a basic understanding of client/server principles. 

    What else would you need to get started?
    In addition: for most Apps, you can download the code on Github (see the reference links on the App store), which can give you guidance to build your own app. 
  • jordenjorden Member
    A lot of programming goes into this. So it's not like 'you do this and that, and then it works', you really need to know what you are doing :)
  • aloftaloft Member
    jorden said:
    A lot of programming goes into this. So it's not like 'you do this and that, and then it works', you really need to know what you are doing :)
    That is true. It can get complicated fairly easy if you don't pay attention. With callbacks, async execution of commands, etc ;-)
  • mbalik79mbalik79 Member
    jorden said:
    A lot of programming goes into this. So it's not like 'you do this and that, and then it works', you really need to know what you are doing :)
    @jorden which programm do you use to write the code?
  • jordenjorden Member
    @mbalik79 I actually just use a text-editor (https://panic.com/coda/). It is only available for the Mac. Under Windows I used Notepad++ for all programming but I don't work with Windows anymore.
  • mbalik79mbalik79 Member
    edited June 2016
    @jorden thanks... LG app works great. Did you receive the donation?
  • jordenjorden Member
    @mbalik79 Yes, thanks so much!
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