software to help out the community?

[muffinman007 1]

I'm a computer programming student and I want to know what kind of software the community need or would like to see that will help this community/other out?

I want to put my knoweldge to good use especially helping others out. I wish not to/do not/will not profit from any suggestion/ideas.

This community had helped me with the process of bringing my wife over and I want to give back and more.

[Kathryn41 3,205]

Topic has been moved from Off Topic to Site Discussion as a more appropriate location for this discussion

[Captain Ewok 1,871]

Hi muffinman007! Thank you for your offer! I've actually had a few ideas on improving the site and have been needing some expert help. I'll PM you the details if you are interested. Check your PM!

[muffinman007 1]

Topic has been moved from Off Topic to Site Discussion as a more appropriate location for this discussion

Thank you for moving the post to the approaite place.

[REHollier0626 4]

I am a hobbyist programmer myself, what language will you guys be writing in?

Also any "apps" that are produced will they be cross platform etc.

Happy and willing to assist in any way just give me a shout

[muffinman007 1]

currently my area of interest is C#/.net 4.5

I know a bit of c and am studying c++11 standard.

App should be as cross-platform as possible.

We should start brainstorming what this app should do, what kind of difficultly this app will help other resolved.

[muffinman007 1]

do you have visual studio 2012 or 2013?

once you finish with those dummy books i recommend you to get your hand on "professional c# 5.0 and .net 4.5" by wrox or by apress. you'll learn even more advance stuff.

also for networking: TCP/IP Sockets in C#: Practical Guide for Programmers

For gui application learn Windows Forms application (plenty of tutorial on the net).

if possible focus on learning andiod/ios api

once you get comfortable you can use xamarin to dev mobile/desktop apps using c#

future your goal:

https://university.xamarin.com/certification

Edited September 18, 2014 by muffinman007

[TBoneTX 44,669]

One post removed from thread, edited to remove personal contact information, and returned to thread as follows:

I have just started going through the C for Dummies and C# for Dummies books as well as some online sites as well.

My knowledge in them is limited but I am willing to learn so that I can help others.

I am also learning Android app development and wish to learn iPhone app development but as yet do not have a mac to start that curve.

As for what the app would involve,

I was thinkning that it could possibly link into VJ or link to a mobile version of VJ for quick and easy updates of timelines.

Also link it into the USCIS site so that you put in your Case Number and have it shown on your phone (have yet to go onto the site via mobile so unsure of the layout etc.

Personal information removed - VJ Moderation

What were your ideas?

Happy to discuss.

Edited September 18, 2014 by TBoneTX

[REHollier0626 4]

Thanks for the advice! To answer your question I have Visual Studio 2013 Ultimate.

Will get the books you have stated so I will have them when I get to that stage.

[muffinman007 1]

while you're learning c# make sure you dl

http://www.linqpad.net/

it's a program that let's you run snippet of code without having to produce project files! it will aid in your learning greatly.

Learning how to use LinqPad is very easy.

[Tindsay 3]

Hi muffinman007! Thank you for your offer! I've actually had a few ideas on improving the site and have been needing some expert help. I'll PM you the details if you are interested. Check your PM!

Visa journey has helped me a lot with my K1, AOS and ROC so I'd be happy to help out and give something back to the community ... I'm a software engineer, primarily do c# and c++ but I have some experience with web stuff, done a little php and javascript over the years.

Anyway, feel free to shoot me a PM if you need some extra input.

[muffinman007 1]

I'm thinking of creating a c# software that help people communicate better and more secure as well as give people the abaility to log there conversion.

Another software to help check track the whole process, step by step, with guides/pointer/info.

I found a php script that allows user to txt message mobile device but i havn't test it out yet. if it does work maybe we convert it to a desktop version.

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

One thing I have always thought was missing on here is the ability to slice and dice data about the unhappy path. How long refusals take to get back to USCIS, how long are reaffirms/denials taking, how long to the second interview and the success of 2nd interviews over 1st ones Most of the data is already in timelines.