If you prefer to be hired on by a company, some great practice in the meantime is to develop your own app. It doesn't really matter what it is as long as it is useful or fun. Then, when you are searching for a job, you have something to prove your work. Having experience in the field, even if it's just developing your own app, can put you ahead of other candidates. Of course, a large number of apps are games. Games help people pass the time. However, any place you see a need could be a starting point for an app. So the first step is to determine where there's a need. Look at your own life and friends' lives, and consider what problems you or they have that an app could help solve. Once you've got an idea, start mapping out your app.  For instance, apps such as DocScan and Scannable were developed because people needed a way to scan and store documents away from computers. The people who developed the app saw a need and filled it. Other apps, such as recipe apps, make it easier for people to find and use recipes because it's easier to use a recipe off a tablet or phone than off of a computer. First and foremost, an app needs to be easy to use by the customer. Therefore, the main page should lead the person through the app with clear buttons, contrasting colors, and easy navigation.  One trick is to make sure you're using as much of the screen as you can. That doesn't mean you should cover every available inch with controls because you need negative space around the tools to make it readable. You have to balance using as much space as you can with making your buttons as large as you can. Partially, that means you need to keep your controls and buttons as simple as you can.  Make it easy to understand. That is, your user shouldn't need to reference other pages to figure out how to use your app. They should be able to figure it out just from the controls. While you may have the coding skills, you may not have the design skills you need. If you need help in a particular area, consider hiring people on or collaborating with people who agree to take a portion of the profits as payment. Just be sure to give credit where credit is due whenever you are presenting the app. If you're not sure where to hire help, you can check freelancing sites such as UpWork, where you can hire people in different fields. New apps always have bugs, so play-test your app. Have your friends test it, too, to see where the bugs are so that you can fix them. It also teaches you what works and what doesn't work in an app.  In other words, have your friends download the app on your phone. Let them play through it to see if they notice glitches. It's also important to get feedback on how the app and controls work. Ask your friends questions such as "Did you have trouble working the controls?" and "What problems do you see with the app?" Once you learn how to build an app on one platform, it's time to convert it to other platforms. You are missing out on customers if you don't offer the app on platforms that all customers use.  With each platform, you must think about different problems. For instance, when moving from iOS to Android, you have to consider screen size difference. In iOS, the number of screen sizes is more limited, while Android has a much wider variety, and your app is going to look a little differently on each one.  Another key point is to keep it simple. The more complicated it is, the harder it will be to convert and to have it look nice on different screens. Another way to gain experience, even while you're in school, is to apply for internships. You can often find internships through your school, as companies will approach schools to find people to be interns. You may even make some money to pay for school or get school credit for the internship.  Internships are great experience, but don't expect to be coding right away. You'll likely be doing at least some menial tasks while working at an internship. Many of the major tech companies will offer internships to local college students, so check their websites, as well.
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One-sentence summary -- Develop your own app. Come up with an idea for an app. Focus on usability. Hire the help you need. Don't forget to test it for bugs. Convert to other platforms. Apply for internships.

Q: Place the vinegar, sugar, minced garlic, dill seeds, mustard seeds, celery seeds, and turmeric in a 4-qt (4-L) saucepan. Set the pan on the stove over medium-high heat.  You can use white vinegar, cider vinegar, or red wine vinegar; each will add a slightly different flavor profile and tint to the finished relish. Similarly, you can use white sugar or brown sugar. White sugar works best with white vinegar and red wine vinegar, while brown sugar works best with cider vinegar. You can add the spices directly to the vinegar and sugar, but if you prefer a clear relish, consider placing them in a spice bag or cheesecloth satchel instead. This bundle of spices can be removed before you pour the relish into jars. Allow the mixture to reach a rolling boil, then reduce the heat to medium and drop the liquid to a simmer. Allow the pickling mixture to simmer for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. The sugar should be fully dissolved before you continue. Add the cucumbers, onions, and peppers to the simmering liquid. Increase the heat to medium-high again, and allow the liquid to reach a boil.  After the mixture boils, reduce the heat to medium again to drop the liquid to a simmer. Continue cooking for about 10 minutes, or until most of the excess liquid evaporates. Stir the contents of the saucepan frequently to prevent them from burning and sticking to the saucepan.
A: Combine the vinegar, sugar, and spices. Let the pickling mixture simmer. Add the vegetables.

Article: It can be easy for the bottles and small items inside your bathroom cabinets to get disorganized and tough to reach. Place a lazy susan towards the front of the cabinet where it is easily accessible. Set your extra shampoos, conditioners, lotions, or other products on it. The cords of blowdryers and curling irons can become a real problem under your cabinets and can knock over your toiletry items. You can buy a metal styling tool holder at a home goods store that will hang on the inside of your lower cabinet. In the lower bathroom cabinets, secure drawers that will slide out when pulled. You can purchase these wooden, plastic, or metal drawers in the kitchen or bathroom remodeling sections of home renovation stores. Most of them will screw right into the existing cabinetry. Check to make sure that the drawers pull out smoothly. If they jostle or if you have to tug them, then the contents standing inside will likely fall over and cause a mess. You don’t have to waste the space under a pedestal sink. Instead, get a premade organizer that will fit around the bottom part of your sink from a home improvement store. These organizers usually just slide into place against the wall with a few mounting brackets to hold it steady. Your drawers can get messy really quickly, as items shift around every time you pull them out. To keep everything in position, invest in a set of plastic organizers that fit tightly into the drawers. Ideally, find containers with both large and small openings to hold a variety of items. For example, you can put hair ties, cotton swabs, flossers, and other small items into the bins. Your goal when organizing your bathroom should be to store as many items as possible in hidden cabinets and compartments. This will make your bathroom feel less crowded and more spacious. The key is to rely on a combination of both cabinets and shelving. Even storing the wastebasket in a cabinet can make the floor of your bathroom look larger and cleaner.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Put a lazy susan in the cabinet. Install a styling tool holder inside your cabinet. Install under-the-sink sliding drawers if you have deep cabinets. Install an under-the-sink organizer if you have a pedestal sink. Divide your drawers with plastic bins. Keep everything hidden.