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First let me inform you: I am new to this type of enterprise and in a sense I am looking for all the help that I can get so that I will have a general idea where to start. I have a drawn out plan for the workings of an electronic communication application. Its not that complicated in terms of its usage and function. The impass that I am at has to do with me not knowing how to create this application because of my lack and understanding "how to write a program" using programming language. I have done my homework (undercover market research) and found that ten out of nine individuals would purchase this product if it were available. My second impass is that my funds are at an all time low. So any information woild be most appreciated. Thank You.

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Ian, this question is way too broad. The correct answer to "How to start a business" takes entire books to cover, and there are, indeed, many books on this subject at your local library... reading one would be a good place to start, and if you have any specific questions, we'll be standing by to help! – Joel Spolsky♦ Aug 2 '11 at 1:30
thank you verymuch joel, you are absolutely correct and thank you as well for the "we'll be standing by to help!" – lan luca Aug 13 '11 at 23:38

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It's hard to get a good answer with such a ambiguous question. So rather then directly answer your question, I'll help you think it through so you can answer your own question.

First off, what medium are you using for the application?

For small electronic devices (like a cell phone), look into Java.

If it's a desktop application for windows, I suggest looking at C#, or something using the .NET platform.

If it's cross platform desktop application, try C++ - there may be other good cross platforms languages, so take this advice loosely.

Finally, if it's a web application, look into PHP, Ajax, and Python.

That should get you started.

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thank you as well nitrous cloud, you gave me some excellent starting points and now i can get started! thank you again! – lan luca Aug 13 '11 at 23:41

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