Native app development process

Every app has a story of a thorough and well thought planning process behind it. The native app development process is no different. An app idea needs a certain level of imagination to decide the scope of the app, its functionalities and features. A clear understanding of the issues that are to be addressed and resolved by the app needs to be ascertained before initiating the development process.

The planning process should also include a clear understanding of the target audience for the app. This would help in enhancing the quality of the app. The mobile platform on which the native app is created should be decided as well. Revenue model is another factor that needs to be thought about before starting the development process.

The planning process is followed by the design process. The design process should be planned in accordance with the preferences of the target audience. An attractive user interface can do a world of good for the app. The phase involves establishing the process flows and wireframes as well. Once the designing process is completed, a prototype is developed to check the feasibility of the app. 

The prototype is a simulation which includes all features of the app including the associated user interfaces, pages and navigation architecture. The design process is followed by the development process. Here the app is brought to life with codes. Native apps developed for iOS platform is coded in objective C or Swift while those developed for Android are created with Java programming language.

The development phase also ensures that all the pre-mentioned functionalities are met. This is the of native app development process which involves the integration of added functionalities like GPS, social media, databases and so on. The next phase includes various stages of testing to ensure that all requirements are met and that the app is bug free.

Quality assurance is one of the major factors of the testing phase. An app that has been thoroughly tested is highly known to flourish in the market. This phase is the final step in ensuring that the app is ready for release. Release of the app is equally important as any other phase of development, so is marketing.

Since native apps are designed and developed based on the specifications of the corresponding platform, the review process is deemed easier than in the other apps. Once this is completed the apps can be easily downloaded and installed in the devices.