Hi my name is Chris and I build productivity apps 👋  this is a guide to building an app in 2026 (even if you are not technical)

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Posthog (the tool i use for analytics): https://dub.sh/posthog-2
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Videos mentioned in the video:

1. No coding experience? Start here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xg5GrFEVeE&t=1s
2. Cursor/claude code workflow video 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q13QOgwoF0E
3. Claude code workflow video 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNR3XI5Eb0k
4. My launch framework: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnF-zJhyUtE
5. Analytics / Posthog deep dive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQMPvqpRPuQ

My apps and socials: https://chrisraroque.com
My agency (work with me): https://aloa.co/

Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro / What we are covering
0:54 - Ideation (How to come up with ideas)
3:40 - How to build an app with no coding experience
6:01 – How to build an app (if you are more technical)
10:21 - Things to do before launching your app
10:47 - Analytics (and why you need it)
13:38 - How to market and get users
18:22 - One last piece of advice

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A comprehensive walkthrough of building and launching apps in 2026, covering idea generation from personal pain points, using AI coding tools like Claude Code and Cursor for development, setting up analytics with PostHog to track metrics like week-one retention, and acquiring users through app store optimization, Reddit engagement, founder-led marketing, and paid channels. Emphasizes that non-technical builders can now ship apps using no-code AI platforms, with success depending more on communication skills and persistence than coding knowledge.

How To Build An App In 2026 (Complete Guide)