The process of app development consists of various stages and mistakes can be made in any of them. Design, development, testing, and maintenance are some of the stages of app development. Some of them are:
1. One of the very basic stages of app development is identifying the need of the user. What features must be added to the app, and market trends must be analyzed before starting with the development. Conducting surveys and market research are some of the ways to analyze the market. Whatever app a company is developing, market research helps the company in its design, trending features, need of the market, etc. This helps in finding the targeted audience which will be most suitable for the app. Narrowing this down helps in promotion and marketing of the app.
2. Not paying attention to the UI of the app is one of the biggest mistakes in mobile app development. The UI or User Interface is the face of the app which is responsible for the first impression of the user. As there are various alternatives available in the market, the user is very impatient. Slow animations and not easy to navigate UI is what makes the user uninstall the app without giving it a second thought.
3. Some companies while developing the app make the mistake of adding too many features in their app. A “feature-rich” app should be the goal of the project but making the app bulky is not good for the UI/UX. Too many features will make the app very clustered, only the required ones should be added so that the UI is easy to navigate through. This also leads to the slow loading of the app. Not to mention the resources that go into making those extra features.
4. In the development of the app, testing plays a very important role. Bugs are a very common problem, fixing them should be the top priority of the company before deployment. A professional testing team or a third-party should be assigned the responsibility of testing the app. The final app should be bug and glitch free.
5. After deployment, feedback is one of the most common mistake a company makes. Almost any app developed is being developed for the general user. Therefore, what they think about the app, its features, UI, bugs or any other thing should be the top priority for any further changes that the company seeks to make.
6. User nowadays is very concerned about their data and privacy as they should be. Keeping in mind the importance of security and privacy while developing the app is very crucial.
7. The most commonly used app stores are Apple App Store and Google Play Store. These app stores have some rules, regulations and guidelines. Ignoring these guidelines may lead to removal or rejection from the app stores. It is crucial to follow these regulations while development and deployment of the app.
In conclusion, various mistakes can be made while the process of mobile app development. Neglecting them isn’t an option if a company or a freelancer wishes to be successful and grow in this industry.