The process of creating an app
Every app development process starts with a client telling us about their idea. It’s always best to start with a face to face conversation over Skype or in person. After the client has explained what they had in mind, the next step is to write a specification. Similar to a startup business plan, this document is very important for the process of mobile app development and helps the client and development team stay on the right track.
Research is then undertaken to collect technical data required to develop the app and choose the right platform and technology. When all the information obtained from research is documented, creating wireframes is what comes next. A wireframe is basically a visual representation of all the elements located on each page of the app and shows how they are supposed to work together. When wireframing has been finished, the next chapter is the design phase and this is when high-resolution source files are being created. These files are mock-ups of what the app will look like once it is completed. After the design phase has been finalized and approved, it’s time to start the development phase. It’s the most complex stage of the process, so expect many iterations with a constant feedback loop between the client, designer, and developer along the way. At this phase, both the front-end and back-end architecture of the app are being built in a coordinated effort. The end product of the development phase is a functional app ready for testing. Beta testing comes next, meaning the app is tested in various environments and under different conditions to make sure that it’s not released with any major bugs or crashes and that real users are comfortable with using it.
Once all the testing is complete, the app will be released to app stores. The process of publishing an app varies from store to store and can take up to a few weeks. When the app goes live, it marks the start of the support phase. Don’t walk away at the end of the process. An app that was just released will always have a few minor bugs and will require an update – or you might come up with a brilliant new feature you want to add to it.
The process of creating an app
Every app development process starts with a client telling us about their idea. It’s always best to start with a face to face conversation over Skype or in person. After the client has explained what they had in mind, the next step is to write a specification. Similar to a startup business plan, this document is very important for the process of mobile app development and helps the client and development team stay on the right track.
Research is then undertaken to collect technical data required to develop the app and choose the right platform and technology. When all the information obtained from research is documented, creating wireframes is what comes next. A wireframe is basically a visual representation of all the elements located on each page of the app and shows how they are supposed to work together. When wireframing has been finished, the next chapter is the design phase and this is when high-resolution source files are being created. These files are mock-ups of what the app will look like once it is completed. After the design phase has been finalized and approved, it’s time to start the development phase. It’s the most complex stage of the process, so expect many iterations with a constant feedback loop between the client, designer, and developer along the way. At this phase, both the front-end and back-end architecture of the app are being built in a coordinated effort. The end product of the development phase is a functional app ready for testing. Beta testing comes next, meaning the app is tested in various environments and under different conditions to make sure that it’s not released with any major bugs or crashes and that real users are comfortable with using it.
Once all the testing is complete, the app will be released to app stores. The process of publishing an app varies from store to store and can take up to a few weeks. When the app goes live, it marks the start of the support phase. Don’t walk away at the end of the process. An app that was just released will always have a few minor bugs and will require an update – or you might come up with a brilliant new feature you want to add to it.
The technologies we use in the process
We keep up-to-date with the most current SDKs, APIs and development platforms in order to produce high-quality mobile apps. We create native apps for all major platforms like iOS, Android, and the web. Prototyping tools like Justinmind, Invision, and Marvel let us create interactive wireframes that help us visualize the components of an app. Tools like JIRA and Bitbucket help us organize and track our progress throughout the whole app development process, while Slack and Skype let us easily communicate with our clients and our team. When an app is released, we tend to use analytics, bug tracking and crash log services in order to improve it and make it better.
The technologies we use in the process
We keep up-to-date with the most current SDKs, APIs and development platforms in order to produce high-quality mobile apps. We create native apps for all major platforms like iOS, Android, and the web. Prototyping tools like Justinmind, Invision and Marvel let us create interactive wireframes that help us visualize the components of an app. Tools like JIRA and Bitbucket help us organize and track our progress throughout the whole app development process, while Slack and Skype let us easily communicate with our clients and our team. When an app is released, we tend to use analytics, bug tracking and crash log services in order to improve it and make it better.
The stats we are proud of
With over 5 years in business, we know what we’re doing. Let our results speak for themselves.