Ask HN: Desktop Based Local App Builder (Like Delphi Hopefully)

3 points by Ace__ 5 years ago

Hello.

I am hoping you can help me out. I need a program like Delphi (Embarcadero) or App Builder (davidesperalta) in order to make v2 of my MVP.

I am currently checking the aforementioned out, am on the lookout for others.

My background in regards to this: I'm not a programmer, although I did learn programming many years ago, doing a few different languages, so I am not completely illiterate:

1. BASIC (Speccy, inputting programs from mags like C+VG amongst other things)

2. Turbo Pascal

3. Borland Delphi (I prefer something like this, object orientated stuff)

4. Bit of JS and Java

Required functionality of MVP v2, which is to be a desktop based up, no internet connection required:

1. Input data (numbers, strings) either in fields, or dropdowns

2. Store (local database)

3. Process (simple mathematical and statistical stuff, join strings and numbers, put inputted strings and numbers in to use-able dropdowns). It needs to also do pivot table type stuff, I assume a query to a database can do that, not sur. Basically what one can do in Excel.

4. Output in fields and graphs (pie, bar, radar)

My OS: Windows 10

Why an MVP v2: my idea, my startup, I have to take it as far as I can on my own. I do have some developers who want to work with me on this, but that's not the point. I can de-risk this further, and just because someone wants to work with me, doesn't mean I change my stance. Basically a person has to pay their dues in my book, including me. Of course, things might have moved on a bit too much for me.

Anyway, I just want something as simple as possible that I can use to create a desktop app, as quickly and as dirtily as possible.

Do you know of any such programs that can enable me to do this?

Cheers, Ace.