Instant Messaging (IM): What should I do if I wanted to create an app similar to whatsapp (with a few minor changes)?

I am a new to mobile app development but i have an idea in the instant messaging space. I am not a coder. HOW SHOULD I GO ABOUT BUILDING< TESTING LAUNCHING AND ANY OTHER ADVICE THAT WILL HELP ME GET STARTED?
Answer:

There are no magic bullets -- youâ€™re going to want to code it (or pay to have it coded). WYSIWYG app building tools are not recommended. In your case, learning how to code is needed, unless you can afford outsourcing the creation of the app to specialized company. If this is the case, it can be a strong option but do your due diligence. Be careful who you work with, because if your idea is really good the outsourcing company could make your dream happen behind your backâ€¦ If you are really determined to make your app (and if itâ€™s good, then you should!), start learning how to code with Harvardâ€™shttps://www.google.it/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CDQQFjAB&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.edx.org%2Fcourse%2Fintroduction-computer-science-harvardx-cs50x&ei=qn-dVd3YL4uxsQG414_ADg&usg=AFQjCNEw8VS5m86U3R5WFUMDW7CpqJzK1g&bvm=, and after that go through Stanfordâ€™shttps://www.google.it/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CCgQFjAA&url=https%3A%2F%2Fitunes.apple.com%2Fus%2Fcourse%2Fdeveloping-ios-8-apps-swift%2Fid961180099&ei=RICdVZ3CKYOssAGpiZ3YDg&usg=AFQjCNFtyPlozeSxT7-uQYLiprxZJPsJ class. Once you develop these coding skills look for APIs that can help you implement some of your app features (Layer, RingCaptcha, etc.). No need to reinvent the wheel! Good luck. Disclosure: I am part of the team behind RingCaptcha, so Iâ€™m a little biased ;)

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You have to learn coding. I recommend you to get lots of Java under your portfolio, and also as many low-level firmware and embedded fundamental classes as android development is an interesting mix of a high-level object-oriented language, with small embedded device limitations. You can follow the following link. Happy coding. https://developer.android.com/training/basics/firstapp/index.html

Rohit Jindal

You can go with professionals if you have budget !! or you can learn coding but i refer you co with professionals they will provide good quality. We are also a mobile app and web development company having rich experience . In the past we have do many apps like Whatsapp and approx cost of the messaging app is 3k$ for one platform (iOS/Andrpoid) and 5k$ for both. Have a look of my past work-

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