My son was confused:

“What do you do, Daddy?”.

“I do computer stuff”.

“Then why can’t we create an app like we do woodworking?”

I was thinking about explaining to him the software development lifecycle, enterprise applications, etc.  I instead took an alternative approach and proposed we make water balloons.

But Ryan had a point.  Why can’t I try to make something entertaining?  Something Ryan would enjoy.

I’ve decided to create a little game.  I’m calling it “Ryan’s Words” because he likes seeing his name on the web (although I have to say the name isn’t exactly “catchy”).  Because I don’t want to deal with the Apple app store or Google Play, I’m going to try to make it target mobile yet be browser based (HTML5).

(Edit: Link to Part 2)