{"id":1632,"date":"2021-09-23T05:15:46","date_gmt":"2021-09-23T05:15:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/?p=1632"},"modified":"2023-04-04T14:48:36","modified_gmt":"2023-04-04T14:48:36","slug":"best-practices-for-mobile-app-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/best-practices-for-mobile-app-development\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Practices for Mobile App Development"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_3,1_3&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; module_class=&#8221;blog-left-content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, you&#8217;ve got this app idea. It&#8217;s brilliant and innovative, and it will blow everyone away. All you have to do is make it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Except\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Apple App Store alone has 1.8 million apps on it. The Google play store has almost 3 million. Even after purges of lower-quality apps, those numbers have only gone up. So if you want to stand out in the sea of competitors, you have to bring your A-game.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But don&#8217;t panic! Despite the supply, new and useful apps are still in huge demand. All you have to do is follow these best practices to set you and your new app up for success.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/best-practices-for-mobile-app-development\/#Beginning_Stages_of_App_Development\" title=\"Beginning Stages of App Development\">Beginning Stages of App Development<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/best-practices-for-mobile-app-development\/#Figure_out_your_budget\" title=\"Figure out your budget\">Figure out your budget<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/best-practices-for-mobile-app-development\/#Choose_your_platform\" title=\"Choose your platform\">Choose your platform<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/best-practices-for-mobile-app-development\/#Research_app_store_development_guidelines\" title=\"Research app store development guidelines\">Research app store development guidelines<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/best-practices-for-mobile-app-development\/#Research_your_competition\" title=\"Research your competition\">Research your competition<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/best-practices-for-mobile-app-development\/#Figure_out_the_core_of_your_app\" title=\"Figure out the core of your app\">Figure out the core of your app<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/best-practices-for-mobile-app-development\/#App_Development_Phase\" title=\"App Development Phase\">App Development Phase<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/best-practices-for-mobile-app-development\/#Keep_design_in_mind\" title=\"Keep design in mind\">Keep design in mind<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/best-practices-for-mobile-app-development\/#Focus_on_user_experience_UX\" title=\"Focus on user experience (UX)\">Focus on user experience (UX)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/best-practices-for-mobile-app-development\/#Get_feedback_early_and_often\" title=\"Get feedback early and often\">Get feedback early and often<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/best-practices-for-mobile-app-development\/#Prioritize_security\" title=\"Prioritize security\">Prioritize security<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/best-practices-for-mobile-app-development\/#Ready_to_Build_an_App_Lets_Talk\" title=\"Ready to Build an App? Let\u2019s Talk\">Ready to Build an App? Let\u2019s Talk<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/best-practices-for-mobile-app-development\/#Talk_to_our_experts_now\" title=\" Talk to our experts now\"> Talk to our experts now<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/best-practices-for-mobile-app-development\/#Talk_To_Our_Experts_Now\" title=\"Talk To Our Experts Now\n\t\">Talk To Our Experts Now\n\t<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beginning_Stages_of_App_Development\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beginning Stages of App Development<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have an idea for an app, you\u2019re probably chomping at the bit and want to choose a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/mobile-app-development\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mobile app development company<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and start production as soon as possible. But if you take the time to plan before you dive into <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/mobile-app-development\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">app development<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can save yourself a lot of time and energy later.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Figure_out_your_budget\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Figure out your budget<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Budgetary restrictions are going to be the number one limitation for your project. Your budget will determine your timeline, the features you can include in your application, and the complexity of your UI.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/mobile-app-cost-calculator\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mobile app cost calculator<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to determine what you will be able to make with the budget you have.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choose_your_platform\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose your platform<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re developing a native app, you must choose between <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/android-application-development\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Android<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/ios-application-development\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">iOS<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Technically, you could develop two native apps simultaneously, but it\u2019s best to focus on just one unless you\u2019re doing cross-platform.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many factors to consider when choosing between the two OSs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which programming language do you want to use? Some languages are cross-platform, while others work specifically for Android or Apple.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s your target market? IPhones are more prevalent in America, while Androids dominate the market nearly everywhere else.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What do you want to prioritize? Which is more critical: Android&#8217;s flexibility or Apple&#8217;s higher security?\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Research_app_store_development_guidelines\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research app store development guidelines<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you&#8217;ve decided on a platform, you need to research its rules for releasing an app. These rules may seem unimportant, just something you read right before release, but you&#8217;d be sadly mistaken!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Currently, the instructions detailing the Apple App store guidelines are over 13,000 words long, covering everything from beta testing to data collection. The Google Play one is just as in-depth.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Review that information and integrate it into every step of your development process. Otherwise, you may have to make costly changes at the 0 hour or even have your app taken down.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Research_your_competition\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research your competition<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In an ideal world, your app would be alone in fulfilling the needs of your target market. However, we all know that\u2019s not the case. So, instead of dwelling on the fact that there are already apps for your target audience, figure out how your app can be better than the competition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Implement some SEO practices and do keyword research to determine what apps appear when you search for phrases related to your app. Then download as many of these apps as you can and explore them. Note the good and the bad. Finally, isolate what these apps aren\u2019t doing well so you can outperform them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Figure_out_the_core_of_your_app\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Figure out the core of your app<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you begin development, the last thing to do is choose your app&#8217;s core elements. You probably came up with a notebook full of exciting concepts when brainstorming. Now, it\u2019s time to kill your darlings (or, at least, table them until a later update) and pick only the essential features.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forge your app\u2019s identity now, knowing you can always add the bells and whistles later.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"App_Development_Phase\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">App Development Phase<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019re in the development phase, getting overwhelmed with everything you need to do is easy. Break down tasks and work with your team to stay organized and on task. These are rules to keep in mind during development.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keep_design_in_mind\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep design in mind<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Often in the programming phase, design gets pushed to the side. This is a mistake, though, because your app\u2019s design is what attracts customers and keeps them engaged. You can have the most useful app of all time, but if it looks like garbage or is hard to navigate, people will never give it a chance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep these end goals in mind to help you program accordingly:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Easy navigation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The navigation system should be low profile and not take up too much space visually. But make sure users can access your app\u2019s features without hunting. Finally, reduce the number of pages by prioritizing what\u2019s most important.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Accessible<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: You want your app to be usable by the broadest demographic possible. Make your font legible and scalable for those with visual impairments. Use contrasting colors so the text sticks out!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Dynamic<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Whenever possible, use images instead of text. Animations are even better since they are attention-grabbing. In addition, every input should have a resulting visual change; even if things are slow to load, users will know the app isn\u2019t frozen.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Focus_on_user_experience_UX\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focus on user experience (UX)<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every choice you make should center around your user and their experience. Remember, you are battling for their attention against their other apps and all the alternatives at the app store.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speed is essential. Users expect apps to load almost instantly, and delays and freezing will put your app on the chopping block. It only takes a moment to delete an app, so make sure your app is lean enough to beat that time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_feedback_early_and_often\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get feedback early and often<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As soon as you have an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/mvp\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MVP<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, get feedback. Implementing a frequent feedback loop will help you find bugs and uncover processes that are not user-friendly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can get feedback from your team, friends, and family during the early stages. Later in the process, you should use beta testing or early access to hear more from your target audience so you can make adjustments to ensure your app is truly designed for them. Having fresh eyes on the project at every stage is helpful.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prioritize_security\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prioritize security<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creating an app that protects your user\u2019s data should always be a top priority! Data breaches can kill your app in the water, and even if you manage to stay afloat, you will have to do a lot of damage control on every side.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Users should always be able to find your policies and what you\u2019re doing to keep them protected. Update your security consistently to keep up.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ready_to_Build_an_App_Lets_Talk\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ready to Build an App? Let\u2019s Talk<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The beginning of developing an app is exhilarating. But the process can be a massive headache if you don\u2019t do things right.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/hire-android-developer\"><b>Hire a dedicated Android App Developer<\/b><\/a><b> \/ <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/hire-ios-developer\"><b>iOS App Developer<\/b><\/a><b> at affordable cost\u00a0 from Confianz Global\u00ae.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you thinking about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/mobile-app-development\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">building a mobile app<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? 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