A Map for the First-Time Software Creator

TL;DR — Five stages turn a first-time software creator's idea into a deployed product: wireframing (Figma, Balsamiq, Excalidraw), choosing a platform (web, mobile, or no-code via Replit, Bubble, or Webflow), working with APIs, version control on GitHub, and free-tier deployment (Vercel, Netlify, Clo