When done right, making and publishing apps can be very profitable for developers. Making an exceptional app is not easy, so we are highlighting 5 common mistakes that beginner app developers should try to avoid:
Don’t develop an app without the end user in mind
You know that you have a great idea for an app. But, will anyone else agree with you?
Always think about the user as you develop your idea. Constantly put yourself in the user’s position. Why would a user need this app? What benefit would they get from it? How will they interact with this app? How is it different from your competitors?
It is also very important to BETA-TEST your app before you release it. This will help you get a sense for how the UI and UX appeal to actual users.
If you don’t think about the user, you may end up with an app that you enjoy but one that doesn’t appeal to anybody else.
Don’t carry over UI elements from other platforms
EACH MOBILE OS has its own specific look and feel. If you copy the UI of another platform, users may complain and you may get in trouble from the App Store or Google Play Store for not following brand guidelines. Examine the design guidelines for ANDROID and IOS for a better idea of what your app should be expected to look like.
However, don’t be afraid to add your own branding and feel to your app. Just make sure that the general design of your app looks like it belongs on the right platform.
Don’t have just one screen size in mind
This is especially important! One important aspect of app development, especially on the Android platform, is that apps are available on a range of devices of differing size and shape. If you only design your app for one screen size, it won’t scale correctly on different devices. This will frustrate and alienate potential users.
Make sure that you put a lot of thought into how your device will look on bigger screen, like a tablet. In addition, keep in mind that devices allow for screen rotation and landscape orientation.
There are many tools to preview how your app will look on different devices, includingANDROID APP DESIGN. For iOS developers, this process is more simple because the range of devices is smaller. For iOS, focus on the most recent devices released (iPhone 5 & 6, for example). Apple usually phases out older devices unlike Android, so you won' t have to worry about them.
Don’t try to add too many features too soon
Though it may be tempting to showcase all that you can do, you don’t want to overwhelm your users with too many features at the very beginning. Let them get used to your app before adding new or more complicated features. The more tech-savvy users will embrace any new features, and the average user can explore new features or choose to simply use the original features.
Additionally, by saving some features for future updates, users will also see that you are actively working on and improving your app. This is an important image to have if you want to retain users and stay relevant.
Don’t be afraid to ask for advice
This is both the easiest and the hardest mistake to avoid. You may not want to reveal your app just yet or you may be embarrassed about encountering a problem. While this is understandable, there is a whole community of app developers out there in nearly every corner of the internet.
Visit forums and ask questions. Join discussions. You may find out that someone out there has encountered a similar problem!
In addition, there are many other resources available to you across the online community, including the IOS and ANDROID developer websites.
When you are just starting out in app development, there will be a lot of trial-and-error until you finally launch an app that catches an audience. The important thing is to not get discouraged. There are millions of apps out there, and not every one will be a major hit. Just do the best you can and avoid making some simple mistakes, and you will start to gain users slowly but surely.
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