--- title: From Idea to App Store: A Business Owner’s First-Time Guide description: A high-level guide for business owners and entrepreneurs on the process of building a mobile app from idea to App Store launch. Covers steps including idea... canonical: https://daily.dev/posts/from-idea-to-app-store-a-business-owner-s-first-time-guide-qvz99cm1t twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:site: @dailydotdev og:type: website og:site_name: daily.dev og:title: From Idea to App Store: A Business Owner’s First-Time Guide | daily.dev og:description: A high-level guide for business owners and entrepreneurs on the process of building a mobile app from idea to App Store launch. 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