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Common mistakes when developing mobile applications

Common mistakes when developing mobile applications

If someone asked me to describe mobile development, I would say that it is the process of making portable devices that are as useful as computers and can get better over time. That is exactly what is happening. Recent studies show that there are around 112 million users in India, which represents a growth of 13% from last year. The research organization also predicts that there may be an addition of 11 million by the end of this year.

But the interesting news from this research is that in 2010, there were only 1% of people using the internet on their mobiles, which went from 3% in 2011 to 8% in 2012. Looking at these trends and the exponential growth , it is predicted that there will be about 600 million mobile Internet users worldwide.

All these surveys sum up that mobile development has become one of the fastest growing and competitive markets. Mobile phones have become the center of the world, since companies and individuals cannot survive without them with all possible communication and social networks through it. Smartphones in particular are getting the kind of attention that declining computers once received. Laptops and desktops have become impractical options for the rather obvious reason that they can’t be kept in your pockets. So we have many reasons why this generation will like to do everything on a mobile platform.

Although there are enough mobile development platforms available, there are few common and popular ones. Some of them are:

Symbian-OS it is one of the favorite platforms among developers for its fast response in real time. It is designed and maintained by Nokia.

android is another platform based on the modified version of LINUX Kernel that has revolutionized the mobile market. The Android Java-based app is easier to use.

Blackberry OS, as its name indicates, is a proprietary platform for the use of Blackberry devices. Research in Motion (RIM) also allows third-party developers to write their own software using Blackberry’s Application Programming Interface (API).

Apple is a development platform for creating apps for iPhones and iPads. It is a UNIX-based operating system derived from the Macintosh OS.

windows phone it is the latest platform to come from the computer giant Microsoft. It uses a design language called Metro that allows developers to integrate the operating system with third-party services.

Of course, with so many platforms available, there are thousands or perhaps millions of applications that can be created. Everyone is trying to create their own app but the learning process is never complete without understanding the common pitfalls related to it. These days I see so many apps with features that are not really important. There are some common mistakes that I would suggest avoiding during the mobile development process.

Fill too many features-

This is one of the most common mistakes that is often made by new mobile developers or often by experienced developers who can’t resist the urge to add everything they have. As a developer, you need to understand what you want your app to do, what its unique features should be, and how it will benefit and serve your users.

It is very important that the first version of your app only addresses the immediate requirements of the user or company you are developing the app for. Adding more features can always be done in the next versions of your app. Constant updating of its app also makes it look professional and popular among users.

Creating complicated user interfaces-

The first version of your app should be intuitive and easy to use. A perfect interface should be such that the user learns it simply by using it without referring to the user manual. The average mobile user may not be very tech-savvy. He or she just wants to enjoy the features their device has to offer. So keep in mind that all the aspects, screens, buttons and functions of your application must be well defined to make their lives easier and more enjoyable.

Of course, there are some applications with complicated interfaces that have been very successful among users. But it would be better to start slow with simple apps and go for the innovative apps once you have a name in the market. It is important to provide a manual with a detailed instruction section for applications with a complicated user interface.

Working on too many mobile platforms-

It is important that mobile developers do not start creating applications for all mobile platforms. Adding too many features and platforms to your single version will increase your initial costs. You need to do extensive research and plan your strategies in advance if you want to develop your app for different platforms like Blackberry, Android, Apple altogether.

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