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Hello,

I want to create a Magazine App for Andriod/IOS to include issues and paid subscriptions.

First, I have a commercial license of Livecode, however I am just a beginner to Livecode programming. I am a web developer and programmer so I should catch on quick. I tend to over complicate things so the many options and settings in Livecode have overwhelmed me.

To Start with I have:
- a concept.
- custom artwork and custom articles.
- created 4 responsive, HTML templates that look great in the chrome developer tools, device emulator.
- an Apple Dev account
- a Google Play account
- an Amazon Dev account
- Livecode is setup for android dev and ios dev

Wish list
- 1 Mag App to deploy to Apple, Google, Amazon
- App UI buttons 1. introduction to the magazine concept 2. gallery of monthly Issues 3. current issue 4. subscribe/unsubscribe
- Each Issue: includes a Title/Cover, Table of contents page with links to article pages, multiple responsive HTML (localized) pages that make up each article, navigation between pages (swipe, click, etc.) similar to this example
- New Issue added Monthly
- Paid Monthly subscription
- in app purchases
- notifications
- Ads with external affiliate links (assume to be embedded in the HTML)
- Ability to add to Newsstand's of Apple/Google/Amazon as well as the app stores

It seems like it would be simple enough, but I just don't know where to start. I've watched many of the tutorials but it's still not clicking with me. Maybe some sample stacks would help. Once I grasp the concept I am sure I will be able to run with it. Any help or guidance is appreciated.

I hope this all makes sense.

Thanks in advance,
Russ

The place to start is to learn all the basic concepts that drive LiveCode so that you can plan your template stack most efficiently. You'll need a template that you can fill with new data for each issue, and getting that right will take some forethought.

Start by reading the User Guide (you'll find it under the Help menu) and then try working through these stacks which assume no previous experience:
http://www.hyperactivesw.com/revscriptc ... ences.html

As you begin to plan your project, you'll often find the answers to specific programming questions in the LiveCode lessons:
http://lessons.runrev.com/

I'm not sure about LiveCode's support for Newsstand though. Everything else you list is possible, though dealing with each store's ads and subscription methods is a bit of a mini-project in itself.

You probably will want to start with a few simpler stack ideas while you're learning. The one you've outlined is fairly advanced.

Thank you Jacqueline for responding.
I really appreciate the resources and advice you have posted.
Looks like I just need to dig in.