Making progress on my first app project.
Yesterday I got imports from the first file format working, and sent info to a few friends likely to want to use my app once it's ready.
Any opinions on #Codeberg vs. Self-hosted #Forgejo on a Raspberry Pi, for #Git hosting? I'm thinking Codeberg, maybe both.
Then @Zapstore, from there!
I've got version 0.3.0 on my phone... Intending 1.0.0 to be the first completed build.
#asknostr
Grace and Truth
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I build open-source, privacy-focused apps for missionaries and anyone else whose data is not for sale.
I use AI tools to write the code, but do not include surveillance or invasive permissions. My apps are designed to work across platforms, making the switch to Linux phones easier when they're more available.
(I'm a beginner in this, learning as I go. I'll start with publishing Flutter apps on Codeberg and Zapstore.)
Project idea for anyone interested...
Is there a good app yet for "friend streaks"?
Duolingo pushes streaks:
- widget shows streak progress
- friends can have streaks together, so you don't want to let each other down
- friends can send "streak freezes" if you almost lose your streak
- the longer your streak, the more streak freezes you can have to protect it
I heard a girl say, "I don't even really like Duolingo - I just do it to keep my streak." And I've done that too.
There are good habit-tracking apps, such as Loop Habits, but what if those motivational features (streaks + friends) could be used for anything? Some examples...
- group fitness challenges, like #31days
- 2 friends encouraging each other in the same activity
- accountability for breaking addictions (streak shared with friends who aren't sharing the same habit)
- friends encouraging each other in separate activities
- non-daily activities (play music with my kids twice a week)
- household chore tracking within families
I'm focusing on offline apps, not ones with users connecting online, but maybe #nostr is a good base for this? The interaction between users would be fairly minimal, similar to Lichess or Duolingo - sending challenges, checking in, but not a full-fledged chat app. Users could login with a nostr signer.
#asknostr #vibecoding
Project update:
I've created my first APK file and installed my new Android app on my phone!!!
There's plenty more to do to make the functions all work and connect the database, but trying it on a phone instantly shows some adjustments to make.
For a first try, it works pretty well!
I haven't decided what GitHub alternative to use yet, but I look forward to publishing on @Zapstore when I'm ready.
Thanks to @PayPerQ for making Claude available beyond Anthropic's accounts!
#vibecoding #gitvianostr
So grateful for our King, willing to be born into our mess and set us free.
He is worthy!

