You have an app idea. Maybe it came to you in the shower, or maybe you've been frustrated with an existing app for months and finally thought "I could build something better." Either way, you're excited.

Now what?

The graveyard of failed apps is full of great ideas executed in the wrong order. This guide walks you through exactly what to do next — step by step — so you don't waste months building something nobody wants.

Step 1: Write It Down (Properly)

Not "an app for budgeting." That's a category, not an idea. Write down: