Hi All, I am a some-time developer of conventional PC applications which are used by commercial and academic users. I reluctantly got into writing software because I needed applications to support the hardware I sell. I could find nothing suitable and could not afford to hire a developer so I learned to write in VB. My PC apps are getting outdated and I am not sure that rewriting them for newer platforms is the best way to go. I identified the need for a Web based application several years ago but I have not had the time to develop one. I have no prospect of finding the time in the next year. I am too busy and too far behind the learning curve. Perhaps I am just getting too old.
One problem I have with my PC apps is that my customers range from individuals, small business people and hobbyists, to multinational corporations with numerous sites. This requires a range of applications and price points. The applications have diverged and I can see the day when support will become impossible. I like to think it would be possible to serve all of my customers with one scaleable set of tools. My Web application would involve some pretty straightforward data uploading and reporting. That side of it does not scare me too much. However, it also needs user management, things like users permitting others to view their data, and the handling of subscriptions and payments. That area is an entirely closed book for me. I need to decide whether to build and host the thing myself or use a cloud based application. I like the idea of using Google App Engine but I am not sure if it is appropriate. I could really use some help from those knowledgeable about App Engine to determine if it will fit my needs. If so, I need to find a developer to work with. My company has a modest budget for initial development. We would be really happy if we could have a "proof of concept" application running by the end of 2010. Does anyone know who I could talk to or where I might start to achieve this? Thanks in advance, Rob -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Google App Engine" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/google-appengine?hl=en.
