Want to start creating apps

[Ryan_Guinn]

I am a looking to create a app but have never coded before. wanted your help where should I start?

[desertblade (Ben W)]

The developer docs are a good place to start. While not always perfect (what docs are?) they are actually really good.

http://docs.smartthings.com/en/latest/getting-started/first-smartapp.html

They have a good primer on Groovy: http://docs.smartthings.com/en/latest/getting-started/groovy-basics.html

[krlaframboise (Kevin)]

If you’re writing the app because you want to learn how to program, then start with the links that @desertblade posted.

If the only reason you’re writing the app is to accomplish a specific automation, you’re better off using CoRE. It’s a rule engine that doesn’t require you to learn how to program, but can do almost everything that can be done by writing a custom app.

[OBSOLETE] [BETA MILESTONE 1] CoRE (Community's own Rules Engine)

UPDATE 8/12/2016: CoRE has moved on to Beta Milestone 2. Please kindly follow us here. In an attempt to fill the huge void left by the withdrawal of Rule Machine, a few brave community members started their journey to creating a new rule engine to rule them all. We've decided to call it CoRE, an abbreviation that stands for "Community's own Rule Engine", courtesy of @SBDOBRESCU (his idea, really). WARNING: This SmartApp is in an alpha BETA development stage and may be quirky. It may also change rapidly and drastically, involving a full reset of the app in order to upgrade. It is not recommend to install this SmartApp in a "production" environment, but we encourage people to try it out. IMPORTANT: This topic is here for general information and peer assistance. If you want to point o…

[Ryan_Guinn]

Thank you I am looking to Learn! I ma using CoRE and smart rules now.

[Ryan_Guinn]

@ desertblade Thank you will take a look