I'm looking for advice on starting a project I've been thinking about: creating an interactive fleet management system for my vehicle rental company. I've only done some basic coding in uni classes and I'm not sure where to begin. I have a few goals outlined, but I'm torn between making a webpage or a desktop application. What would be the best starting point for a coding newbie like me? Plus, which option would be easier to scale if my project turns out to be successful? I know this is a big challenge, but I'm eager to learn and I have the time to put into this. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated!
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Web apps are often easier to develop and can be accessed from anywhere, which makes them great for fleet management. There are tons of free resources out there to help you learn how to build one. I'd suggest going for a web-based solution!
I'd say focus on one aspect to begin with, like maintenance reminders. You could create a simple web app that allows you to log maintenance through QR codes on vehicles. If I were doing this, I'd look into using nodejs, express, and PostgreSQL for the backend.
Have you considered just using an off-the-shelf fleet management software instead? It's a solved problem, and building your own might end up costing more in time and resources than you save. Just a thought!
I get where you're coming from, but I've found the available options are pretty clunky and not user-friendly for our needs. I think there's a real opportunity to create something better!
Honestly, starting with an Excel spreadsheet might be a good move. It's a great way to organize your ideas and data without getting too overwhelmed with coding right away. You can always move to coding later!
Haha, that's probably true! I'll give that a shot while I explore coding options.
Thanks! I'll start with that and check out freeCodeCamp for help.