Tonya Aiossa from Copywriting to CTO Investor in Bubble Apps

Tonya talks about her journey with Bubble and how she went from being a non-technical manager to a CTO and investor in multiple companies. She emphasizes the importance of finding a supportive community and getting quick answers to your questions when starting with no-code tools. Tonya also shares her step-by-step process for building a new app, including scoping, design, and logic work. She encourages beginners to start with basic designs and collaborate with a designer. Finally, she advises those who want to pursue their app ideas to get started and see if they enjoy the process.

Takeaways

Finding a supportive community and getting quick answers to your questions is crucial when starting with no-code tools.
Tonya's step-by-step process for building a new app includes scoping, design, and logic work.
Starting with basic designs and collaborating with a designer can help beginners learn and understand the intricacies of no-code tools.
If you're working a corporate job that you hate, start building your app in your free time to see if you enjoy it before committing fully.

Chapters

00:00
Tonya's Journey with Bubble

06:06

The Importance of Community and Persistence

08:02

Bubble's Versatility and Capabilities

12:41

A Step-by-Step Process for Building a New App

16:32

Starting with Basic Designs and Collaborating with Designers

Companies

Bubble.io - A NoCode platform that Tonya used to learn and build web applications.‍
Pronocoder - A community founded by Tonya that offers resources and support for Bubble developers. ‍
Frames Builder - A design tool in Bubble that allows easy drag-and-drop of design elements.‍
Grown Not Flown - A two-sided marketplace for flower farmers, based in Australia.‍
Rosie Recruits - A gig marketplace for floral event production.‍
IT Planning - A SaaS project management tool focused on business decision-making.

Frameworks and Strategies Summary

Persistence in Learning
Description: Tonya emphasizes the importance of persistence when learning NoCode tools like Bubble. She advises not to give up easily and to seek help when stuck, rather than spending days on a single issue.
Resources: The Importance of Persistence

Office Hours
Description: A strategy Tonya implemented through Pronocoders, where beginners can ask questions in real-time and receive contextual help, accelerating their learning process.
Resources: Pronocoders Office Hours

Madlib Scoping
Description: A method developed by Tonya to help structure and define the scope of a project. It involves identifying critical inflection points in the development process that require careful decision-making.
Resources: Effective Project Scopin

Building Without Templates
Description: Tonya discusses the benefits of building your own designs from scratch rather than relying on templates, especially when learning. This approach helps avoid confusion and fosters a deeper understanding of the tool.
Resources: Why Custom Design Matters

Design and Logic Separation
Description: Tonya highlights the importance of separating design and logic in Bubble. The design should be completed before implementing logic, as they are tightly intertwined in Bubble.
Resources: Designing for Development

Collaboration with Designers
Description: Tonya mentions the value of collaborating with designers, particularly for those who are more logic-oriented. She works with a UX designer and a design implementation specialist to ensure the product looks good and functions well.
Resources: Collaborating with Designers

Scoping Before Building
Description: Tonya advises against jumping straight into building without a clear scope. She emphasizes the importance of scoping out the entire project to save time and resources later on.
Resources: Project Scoping Best Practices

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