u/Miserable_Mirror5416

Hi everyone,

I have an idea for an app that I'd like to build, but I have little to no experience in app development. Out of curiosity, I used AI to generate a basic version of the code and even managed to deploy it on Netlify as a trial. However, I honestly have no idea what the next steps are.

At this point, I'm considering consulting a professional developer to understand what it would take to turn the idea into a real product. I'm not necessarily looking to hire someone immediately—I just want guidance on the development process, feasibility, tech stack, costs, and what I should be doing next.

For those who have gone through this process:

• How much does a consultation with an experienced app developer typically cost?
• Is it common to pay by the hour, or do people offer fixed-rate consultations?
• What should I prepare before reaching out to a developer to make the consultation worthwhile?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!