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From Idea to Deployment: A Simple Pathway

Gone are the days of complex development cycles and lengthy deployment times. With easy-to-use frameworks, you can swiftly take your beach-side ideas and convert them into functioning web applications. So, no matter your budget, time, or coding skills, building and deploying apps has become more accessible and faster than ever.

Here’s a quick guide to get you started with your first app, even if you’re completely new to web development.

Steps to Build Your ‘Hello World’ Web App

1. Get the ‘Hello World’ code on GitHub
   Head over to GitHub, where a ‘hello world’ web app is available as open-source code. This base template is a perfect starting point for beginners and those looking to quickly get something up and running. To make life easy, hello-world is available in 2 repositories aimed at deployment to Render and Azure respectively. Both have free plans so just select the repository for your deployment platform of choice.

   1. Render: https://github.com/Simian-Web-Apps/simian-deploy-render

   2. Azure: https://github.com/Simian-Web-Apps/simian-deploy-azure-functions

   Simian Web Apps in Python may be deployed to other on-prem and cloud platforms such as AWS Lambda and FastAPI. Simian Web Apps in MATLAB may be deployed on MATLAB Production Server or using MATLAB Compiler SDK generated Docker images.
   
   Your deployed code remains under your control.

2. Deploy with a Single Click
   Most platforms now offer convenient deployment options. Simply push a button, or push your changes to Git, to deploy the code directly to a cloud-based platform. This streamlines the process and eliminates the need to manually configure servers or infrastructure.

   

3. Publish on the Simian Evaluation Portal
   After deploying your app, publish and manage access using Simian Portal. The portal acts as a bridge between your code and live web hosting, enabling you to showcase your app to the world almost instantly.

   • • A Simian Evaluation Portal is available for free, you only need to create a personal account: https://evaluate.simiansuite.com/ 

   • • More on Simian Portal that may be hosted on-prem or in the cloud: https://simiansuite.com/simian-portal/

4. Explore Your App Live on the Web
   Once published through Simian Portal, your app will be live on the web, ready for you and others to explore. Whether you’re testing functionality or sharing it with colleagues, the process is seamless and quick.

No Limits on What You Can Build

From this foundational ‘hello world’ app, the sky’s the limit. With a reliable deployment platform and a clear path from development to publishing, you can focus on enhancing your app’s features, improving its design, and adding analytics functionalities.

Ready to Get Started?

If you’re ready to start building better apps today, this is the perfect time. The development process no longer needs to be a barrier to realizing your ideas. Whether you want to dive in now or would prefer guidance, Simian Web Apps offers resources to help you on your journey. You can contact us to discuss your project and get expert advice, start from the repositories as mentioned or have a look at Getting Started.

Conclusion

Building and deploying web apps has evolved to become faster, easier, and more affordable. In just a few steps, you can take your summer inspiration and bring it to life with minimal delays and effort. Start small with a ‘hello world’ app and see where your creativity can take you.

Simian Web Apps is here to support you every step of the way. Ready to explore? Begin your journey today!