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3 Free Apps to Learn Coding & Build Your MVP

Learning to code is easy, especially if you use the right resources.

It’s a problem that many aspiring entrepreneurs struggle with: they have an idea, and they have a plan, but they can’t figure out how to turn that idea into an MVP. Almost every other day on the /r/Startups, I see someone asking the community how to build an MVP without technical knowledge. In my responses, I normally list out three options:

1. You could find a technical cofounder, but finding the right person can be tricky. On the one hand, you have to find someone who really believes in the vision and use case, and this person should have a high level of resilience (so they won’t run at the first sign of trouble). On the other hand, this person needs to have the relevant skillset to build the exact product or service.
2. You could outsource, but that requires some upfront capital. Not everyone has that. Also, there are many nuances in outsourcing; if you don’t do it correctly, you will end up paying much more than you anticipated, and your product may not even work. Often, incentives aren’t aligned: outsourced contractors are paid on an hourly basis, and their incentive is to maximize their pay. On the other hand, your incentive is to get a working product. Also, without detailed instructions, you will likely…