What do I need to know if I want to make chatting app

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Hello ! im learning programming with python and little bit c++ so im newbie
i have this application idea that i want to create but i dont know where to start
this app is not normal chatting app like whatsapp and viber, the way this app works is that someone creates a topic and want to talk about that topic with large or small group of people so when he creates that topic he share it on a social medias and everybody who is intrested joins it by opening the app and joins the way the joining happens is the app has to choises join or create you press join and write #whatever was the topic
Now what do i need to consider what i have learn and where should i start from is this doable

i hope you understand what im writing my english is not good im from finland
THANKS FOR YOUR ANSWERS

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i have not started anything yet im looking for as much information i need to

Posted 14-Mar-16 4:04am

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Updated 14-Mar-16 6:17am

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Richard MacCutchan 14-Mar-16 11:11am

I think as a beginner you should find something more within your skill set. The app you describe requires a lot of experience.

Member 12390965 14-Mar-16 11:50am

Okay But can you tell me on what learning area i should focus if i want to develop such app in the future

Richard MacCutchan 14-Mar-16 12:29pm

Well you probably need to learn network communication i.e. sockets, the APIs for the social media sites you are interested in, etc. Try a bit of creative thinking about the actual way your app will work. You should also try looking at the CodeProject Articles section for more ideas.

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AnvilRanger · Accepted Answer · 2016-03-14T06:17:00

While I commend you on your ambitions, you really should take what Richard's advice and start with something closer to your current skill set. What is your current skill set? That is something we cannot answer. Only you know that.

What I will say is forget about your idea for now. Stick with learning the basics math, data structures, etc. Once you learn these fundamental concepts you will be ready to move to advanced ideas like your chat application.

Just remember before you can run you have to learn to walk and before you can walk you have to learn to crawl.