The difference in the syntax and structure of programming languages is no longer the talk of the town. With every app enclosing thousands of lines of code, all that developers now talk about is their choice of app development frameworks, application program interfaces (APIs) and the cross compilation they provide. App frameworks have become the norm and people cannot call themselves programmers if they are not well-versed in at least one particular development framework. They offer a lot of benefits over the previous and newly outdated development approaches. These frameworks have reduced the learning curve so much that even absolute beginners can start developing apps with little training. Adding complex functionality is no longer a genius’s work, but an effective way of writing API calls and developing apps for various platforms does not require you to be an expert in all platforms. So, everyone with a great idea can now easily, quickly and effectively implement it with the help of app frameworks. Therefore, you too can easily create your own mobile apps which might have seemed a difficult task a few years ago. Here is an overview of the cross-platform mobile app development frameworks to get you started. Mobile App Development Frameworks The mobile app development has become a million dollar industry with hundreds of mobile apps hitting the market daily. The growing demand and the need for high-performance apps have pushed the app development industry to a new level and frameworks help developers scale to the growing demands. But, before we can delve into mobile frameworks, we first need to understand the difference between native apps and cross-platform...
“I have an idea for a brilliant app, but how to get started?” This is a common question people who plan to launch a mobile app ask us. Thousands of people think that they have a great app idea. If you’re one of them, then pull up your socks, because you got a great competition ahead. “It’s not about ideas. It’s about making ideas happen.” – Scott Belsky, Founder, Behance. But, don’t worry. Read on, if you need help fleshing out your idea to actually build a business around it. Here we will walk you through the step-by-step instructions to make your dream project a reality. So, by not wasting any time, and words, here we go. Validate Your Idea This is the first and most important step for every idea and not specific to any technology. It’s good that you have a killer idea, but it’s not about what you think. Instead, you have to figure out what your ideal users or customers think about your app. You need to find out: What pain points your app is going to solve? Is the problem which your app will solve indeed a problem? Do you have a competitor? If yes, why would your users prefer your app? You also need to ensure that your app idea is unique or fills a gap which no other app is doing. The best way to start validating your idea is to ask your friends and family. Ask people you can trust to give you valuable and eye-opener inputs. This will not only help you conclude if your idea is worth something, but it will also show you...
According to Statista, an online statistics portal, Apple claims that the number of iOS apps downloaded from the Apple store has crossed the 100 billion mark in June 2015 (from July 2008). Now that’s a staggering figure, isn’t it? Source: Statista The regular mobile apps that you find on any app store are the ones developed to directly target consumers around the world. They are based on some simple tasks, like learning English and simple mathematical formulas, to complex tasks, like managing expenses and maintaining calendar appointments. But, enterprise mobile apps are those that are dedicated specifically for teams within an organization and enterprise customers instead of for just direct consumers These business apps are made for companies of different sizes and are more data-centric . Developing these apps involve fulfilling stringent requirements with regard to company security, administration and maintenance. According to Apple, around 98% of the Fortune 500 companies have an iOS application which clearly shows that enterprises are keen on investing wisely in business apps from a long-term point of view. Let’s check out the best practices for developing iOS apps for enterprises. Hire Qualified iOS App Developers Would you trust an individual app developer, who has made some regular apps, to develop an enterprise app for your company just to save costs? Of course not! Right? When the stakes are high, you need well-trained and qualified developers who have significant knowledge of iOS app development for businesses. Being an experienced app development team ourselves, we realise the importance of getting the enterprise app development process streamlined from the start. And a key component to this is...
The middle of the last decade saw two Operating Systems begin to take shape – the iOS and the Android. Apple owned one, and the other was open source. A lot has changed since then. The ninth iOS version has just been announced while Android has seen everything from Gingerbread to Lollipop. The user base of both the companies has grown too. It wasn’t just a few years back that smartphones weren’t affordable for the common many. In fact, touch screens by itself were a luxury. Processor improvements, RAM increase and a host of new specs meant that these two OS needed to change too, for the better. Then, Google acquired Android. Android smartphone prices came at a level where the general consumer could afford one – and the smartphone war started. While Google and Apple continue to battle it out against each other, both companies manage to woo in customers only because their OS gets better with time. One of the major developments that both companies have stressed in is that of design and development. Enhancing the user experience and intuitiveness seems to be at the focus point and for a good reason. App Developers – A Story That Has Just Begun The developments mean that app developers can rethink on their app strategies. With a better UI, app developers can design apps that rake in more customers and drive in more traffic. Some features are the same while some are unique to one of them. The unique benefits mean that developers can look at a good amount of customization too. So, what are the Android and iOS...
iOS 8 Vs. Android Lollipop – Which one let’s you build better? Here is a quick head to head comparison of the features of both the platforms that developers need to take a look at. There are more mobile users using the internet than those using fixed internet access lines today, and it comes as no surprise. It’s no longer the question of whether you should have a mobile presence, but rather ‘when?’ Google’s Mobilegeddon update was important for web developers. For app developers, Apple’s introduction of Swift as a programming language was a wake-up call. Mobile adoption is increasing with a Gartner report stating that users are increasingly satisfied with the current engagement rates. So, does it mean that you need to develop apps for both these OS? That’s one area that many entrepreneurs and developers ponder about. App entrepreneurs and developers are looking to develop apps on both Android and iOS, and are often asking the question, ‘Which one do we look at first’? Here is a quick head to head comparison of the features of both the platforms that developers need to take a look at. iOS 8 What do you like about the iOS 8 – the new developer friendly features or a smoother performance? iOS 8 has the same design as its predecessor and comes with a number of extensions for developers. With iOS 8, Apple has finally moved away from its policies of not allowing third party extensions to communicate with its operating systems. So, which extensions have come in? Here is a look. Today extensions Much like Windows phone’s Live Tiles, iOS...
