# Creating an app - Episode 4 - Choosing build tools

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Podcast: [PW Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/pw-podcast-1123100)
Published: 2025-01-29T23:39:31+00:00
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## Resource

This is the fourth episode in a series where I will go through the app creation process. This will be generic enough to cover any kind of application on any platform. The idea is to get you thinking about what you are making and how to go about it in a structured way that should help you reach your goal of completing the app by way of a structured approach to the process. In this episode, I discuss the choices and decisions you need to make to start building the application. There are many options available today and it can be overwhelming. A couple of questions to ask you self as I discuss the pros and cons of going with native technologies or cross-platform options. Like what you hear? Let me know if this series is something of value by reaching out to me at peterwitham.com or sharing with a friend. If you want to say thank you, you can also buy me a coffee ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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