How to Avoid Mistakes in Mobile App Development?

In this world, the mobile app development became an emerging field in the business world which has grabbed the attention of many mobile app developers. Two main things need to be considered when developing a mobile application is time taken and cost estimation.

First we want to share some of our experience in mobile world. Our mobile app development company Dallas has developed 500+ web apps and 750+ apps and games. Developing apps can seem easier, but while developing, many mistakes occur. We have come across this scenario, so we are suggesting here you not to do such mistakes. All these below tips are for developers, not for businesses or individuals who want to own an app.

1. Not correctly specifying the service you provide in the agreement

If you don’t specify service you provide currently in the agreement, your client may expect more from you. For example, if they asked you to develop a mobile, if you don’t mention in the final agreement as it is only for a specific platform like iOS or Android, there is a chance that they may also expect for both platforms. It is your job to build a mobile app for both platforms, if it isn’t not mention on the agreement, you no need to do. Make sure to provide detailed information regarding the app cost from the start and also clear with the OS, device support and version.

2. Starting development without a formal change request process

Clients may want to make minor changes throughout the project before getting the final product developed. This may make you put extra effort to make changes. So be safe from “scoop creep” which asks more time and cost to make changes in the project. If you are agreed for scoop creep, it may affect the timeline and budget.

Make a formal change request process with the client before continuing the project.

3. Using the old code

In some mobile app development projects, the developers copy old code to develop new app. Client may agree as reusing the old code saves both time and money, but it may give headache editing the code. Unless the code was specifically designed to be reused, and was written recently, it may take more time for editing the code than creating a code from the scratch.

Be away from reusing the code which will trouble a lot.

4. Putting less effort on wireframing

Static wireframe will not help more in demonstrating the visuals to clients that how properly the will be the app function when it is live. Before starting the development, create a meaningful and interactive prototype through wireframing process which could help your client understand how the visuals of app will be. Don’t repeat the endless sections continuously.

Avoid the usage of static wireframe, instead use interactive prototypes which helps to convey to client and reduce development time.

5. Poor User Acceptance Testing

Define a scope of User Acceptance Testing (UAT) that can help to ensure your development completes before the deadline. If the process of app testing will not take place in the order and the testers do the quality assurance works in the very end or make it very delay, it will be a nightmare for developers.

Use a bug tracker that clients actually use to find out the bugs that may be Github or Google Spreadsheet. Before going to the testing phase, make a plan so that User Acceptance Testing process can begin by defining the App testing group, bug tracker and time frame for revision sections.

6. Neglecting the use of post-launch bugs

After the successful completion of UAT, a bug is unidentified and the app is ready to live. You might be reminded when the errors occur in the app. So be sure what has to be in the agreement when the errors occur that mayn’t be your fault. After the completion of app, one need to provide a free support for few weeks or months. This may or mayn’t applicable for issues happen from the client side.

Make a clear agreement with the client regarding the free support and fixings.

Conclusion:

Today there are countless mobile app development companies which are creating different strategies in fulfilling their clients needs with the best and perfect mobile app design and development.

Who we are?

We are FuGenX Technologies, one among top mobile application development companies NYC, have served all sorts of businesses with a wide range of mobile apps. Among them, many are award-winning.

If you want to know more about our mobile application development services, reach us at fugenx.com