Any programmer with good programming skills can become an app developer with sufficient knowledge of mobile app development platforms. While smartphone utilities are called native apps, they are basically programs that are created for a specific reason. However, those who have experience in developing PC applications will undoubtedly find it difficult to develop a mobile phone application because the environment of smartphones is completely different. Mobile phone app development can turn into a disaster if the developer doesn’t pay attention to the pitfalls that environments and platforms present.
Don’t focus on end users: The mobile phone app development process should emphasize the user experience at each and every stage. Applications are developed with a purpose in mind, but achieving the goal is useless unless the user finds the application useful and enriching. The mobile app development company should focus on how users perceive the app so that nothing goes wrong in the end.
Do not use the existing functionalities of smartphones: you should never develop an application just for the sake of it. Business owners put pressure on you to build native apps suitable for their business, but the development company must have an innovative idea to offer something of value to end users while using the available functionalities. Location-based apps are great for businesses, but developers need to know the right way to use them.
Not understanding the difference between the development environment and the real world: Mobile phone app development is usually done in a simulated environment and even testing on emulators. Just because an app worked in the lab environment doesn’t mean it can also work well on a device. Sometimes end users bring up certain unknown challenges which makes the application useless in the real world. Therefore, it is important to make sure that thorough research is done to ensure that the developed apps also work on smart devices.
Regardless of scalability and integration issues: Applications that are developed for a platform must be scalable. The integration of the application must be done correctly so that minor adjustments are required later. Smartphone platforms are constantly being updated, and if your app isn’t scalable, getting it ready for the newest version of the mobile operating system can be a lot of work. Also, the app should be able to load on different devices running the same operating system and users should not feel like the app is behaving differently on another device. The mobile phone app development company must be able to ensure that the app remains usable even after multiple OS upgrades.
Not knowing how to limit app features – Extensive mobile apps are good, but there are thousands of feature-rich apps that go unmodified mainly because they are too complex for end-users to understand. Mobile phone app development should have a unique approach to each app and it is acceptable to add some customization options. However, pushing it too far will only bore end users because they won’t recognize the purpose of the application.