I want to build an app for EMS treatment protocols. The primary use would be for crews to be able to access the protocol during patient care in a quick mobile format. For instance, they could select “Cardiac” and then the corresponding medications/procedure would be provided. I would also like to include quick reference/phone numbers etc under a different section.
The protocols could either be presented as PDFs or built in “flowchart”. From my limited experience, this type of app should be fairly easy and uncomplicated. I considered using RoR but I am wondering if that is the best route.
Do you have any experience in any particular technologies like RoR or Node? I would use what you are most comfortable with. If you are new to back-end coding, you may find Node to be a good fit.
I finished the One Month Rails course and built a couple of web applications during the course. However, I would said that I am still very much a beginner because I learned a lot of great information but having a class that is over in a month doesn’t allow you to get into the fundamentals.
I am still working on front end development. I guess I am looking to see if I should focus on a certain technology to move forward with this project. I appreciate your feedback and I will definitely look into NODE.
If you have some experience in Rails, I am not sure I would jump on the Node bandwagon simply because freeCodeCamp uses it. My advice: pick one technology and stick with it until you learn it well. If you are working on the front-end now, perhaps a good question to ask would be, Do I even need to create my own server? If you are simply showing treatment protocols and some phone numbers, why do you necessarily need a back-end?
I agree with @IsaacAbrahamson. Use the tools and frameworks you are comfortable with. Regardless if it’s Rails, Node, PHP or whatever programming language.
Instead of creating a separate mobile app, you can create a responsive designed website that is mobile compatible.