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Common myths associated with mobile app development

Written by Anurag | Oct 14, 2018 6:30:00 PM

Each industry and profession has their own sets of myths that they must cross in order to get at the top. There is no IT industry that is spared from it including Mobile app development. Applications are so easy to develop, they are cheap, and the list goes on. There are a number of myths revolving around it. However, the truth is only known by the mobile app developer.

The developers have mainly three things that they consider on every step.

  • Development of robust application.
  • Millions of download on application with an amazing set of design.
  • Developing an amazing application that can keep up with the trend

No matter what the industry believes, these are the main points that are in the mind of a mobile app developer. Other than that, there is no other thing that crosses their mind except making sure that the goals are achieved.Let us smash a few myths that might tamper the mobile app development industry.

Tricky and long path

A number of people think that mobile app development is a daunting task that requires a lot of time and complex structure to come up with a successful application. As a matter of fact, the traditional techniques and methods can be time-consuming. It can take up to over six months to successfully come with a much better and advanced form of an application.

However, with the advancement in technology, the time has changed. Now, there are number of applications that are launched in the market that guarantees advancement and improvement in the application. In addition to this, it also helps in ousting the myth about a long period of time that is consumed for mobile application development.

For the advancement of application, developers are depending upon an iterative strategy that is incorporated with a number of features. The primary goal of such deal is to aid the task of the object-oriented revolutions. Hence, this advanced and functional technique helps in dealing with complexities in the development phase.

No integration with legacy systems

There are number of companies that are now investing in the ERP enterprise resource planning software. This software is widely used to monitor, track and analyses the data with uttermost security. However, there was a time when ERP was limited to the system only and was hesitant to take a step towards mobile software development. This was mainly because they were not able to connect with the technologies advancement.

Now, the ERP application can actually connect with the backend system easily without any interruptions. In addition to this, they have access to API System such as MySQL, SAP, Oracle, SharePoint, and so on. However, they can’t be accessed with the help of a smartphone or any phone as a matter of fact. This is due to the statistic that many application can actually be depicted as outdated due to the old process of development. However, there are many issues that can be solved with the help of API infrastructure. All they require is to get access to legacy systems through APIs.

It is all about coding

Many people believe that the development of a website or mobile application includes a large number of coding only. Well, the truth is that it is more than that. The Android and iOS mobile applications are made up with the help of many basic factors. These help to take it to the top including graphics, thoughts, design, functions, and user experience. It is essential to take the user-experience and capability of an application to the top of your preference.

On top of that, the most vital part is to understand the ongoing trends, traditions and innovations on which the hardware and application depend on. All of the application will differ from each other due to the requirement of multiple languages, toolkits, connectivity of a network, user, data sources and a backend system. Then there are OS forms that also make it critical for the mobile. On the other hand, cloud computing has made it a lot easier for the designers to deal with the tasks. There are so many things that will contribute to the development of an application making it more than coding.

Expensive graphics for higher ratings

Yes, mobile application depends on graphic design that is the truth. However, a good graphic doesn’t mean that your mobile application will be downloaded by a number of people and will get success at a massive rate. There are so many things that actually sums up the success rate of an application such as functionalities, user experience and simplicity. The thing is that if an application is not able to fulfill its purpose then it is of no use to a client who will simply uninstall it.

To make sure that the client is not uninstalling an application, it is essential to work on its user interface, navigation and user experience. In the user interface, you need to make sure that it is as per the configuration of the mobile and all the components are supported by it. This will ensure reliability and consistency of an application. On the other hand, the user experience is the topmost thing that you must work on. You need to grab the attention of the targeted audience and earn their loyalty.

Expensive marketing

If you are a business owner, then you understand the worth of marketing. Even if it is about the course of paying for the limited time or for a longer term. In order to achieve and develop the application, it is important to have assistance from the correct person for marketing. The right tagline and the feature of an application meant a lot for originating the application. However, in the present time, the efficiency and reviews are what actually count instead on how much money you are investing in marketing.

Your paid marketing strategy might be able to increase your number of download but it won’t help you with client maintenance or earning the loyalty of a customer. Hence, it is essential that if you are advertising your application then do it in the right way. On top of that, with the advancement of a social media network, now we have a free platform through which we can market any application. It has eliminated the requirement for paid marketing strategies. In addition, it will help you in enhancing your mobile application, evaluation and surveys promoting via emails, and help in tweet advancement.

 

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