These days companies from old to new are spreading their arms in mobile application development, this makes the field more competitive. A simple and small application is easy to develop but when we go for a large scale application with multiple tabs it gets messy and complex. So when we are going to build such applications, smart thinking with efficient planning is required.
Below are some factors or steps which play key role in mobile application development:-
1. The objective must be crystal clear-
What are the goals? It is the prime concern of any application. Every application shows its developers image. What they want from the product to do? Is it for competing with other product or simply a new concept and building the future road-map? The goal of every action during development will result customer loyalty and user friendly environment. After we agreed on goals we have to set priority and start the project.
2. Understand the potential users-
After setting the goals the next step is to identify the potential users and the target audience. We have to collect some data like what platforms and technologies are used by them and what needs they have. Also we have to gain an idea about each user’s experience and design to meet their needs.
3. Ideas and reviews from users-
For better understanding of user’s needs and expectations like what they are looking for in an application, we have to directly interact with them. As we move through the development process we can discuss new ideas and take a review from users.
4. Break the problem set-
As we know that every problem can further divided in sub problems. This method is very useful in application development. First we have to develop the basic model then introduce efficient upgrades and increase the functionality and reliability of the application. This process helps developer to understand each function of the application.
5. Plan for frequent updates-
Make application up-gradable. Update in terms of functionality and user experience. Statistics shows that when any application gets any update users re-engages with it. With new features and functionality the application re-bounded with users. But we have to careful that there is a reasonable gap between previous and next updates.
6. Synchronize between customers and business-
The application must be develop as to meet the users need as well as generate good revenue. Both factors are opposite to each other, frequent research and expert opinion helps the developers to understand the technical feasibility and business aspects.
7. Update yourself with currents market pace-
This field needs exploration and experimentation. Interact with different applications and different platforms to get an idea of interface and performance. Experimentation with available options is a good idea to reach user’s expectations and needs.
8. Analysis and Futuristic plans-
We must clear about scope and future of the product. How we measure that the application is a success and what are the challenges ahead. If we release the application for specific platform then it must be developed for other available platforms to reach maximum users.
These are the factors which must be considered during mobile application development. The developers can get better idea and approach which finally comes out as a masterpiece.