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Guide to Creating Apps: A Detailed Walkthrough (2024 Version)
"It's not magic; it's grit and innovation."This quote from Silicon Valley aptly illustrates the gutsy, headstrong spirit required to conquer the tricky world of app development. Creating an outstanding web or mobile app is no walk in the park. But, we got your back! Look no further than this informative blog post, where we'll guide you through the 10-step journey of developing a phenomenal app. From the initial vision formation to post-launch strategy, you'll have insider insights from top industry pros putting your app idea in the driving seat.
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Navigate the App Development Odyssey with Ease
Step 1: Vision Creation
Every breathtaking app adventure starts with a vision. But you guessed it, not everyone's journey begins with clarity. They either dive in with blind ambition or play it too safe, both mistakes to avoid. To steer clear of these traps, initiate your app development process with vision formation. Evaluate your idea objectively, focus on the problem that needs solving, and gather input from those dealing with the problem. Research the market, and craft an app that distinguishes itself from competitors while providing a solution no one else does.
Buy/sell marketplace
Our project managers will keep you on a data-driven path with the help of experienced app developers who have built apps with millions of users.
Step 2: Sketching
Calendar integration
Once you've defined your essential features, we move to the initial design stage. Creating a sketch allows you to visualize how users will interact with the app on both desktop and mobile devices. This stage lets you identify and fix potential design flaws early on to save the headache later.
Basic calendar layout using 3rd party library
Adjustments during design phase are a brilliant move, making the development process smoother and less costly.
Step 3: Project Scoping
ID verification
With your approved sketch in hand, we'll present you with a ballpark figure of app development costs. Although still in the planning phase, we'll work with you to understand complexities and delve into how specific features impact the development timeframe and cost.
By default, we will use Stripe Identity
Learn more about common app components and their typical development timeframes.
- Remarketplace
- Calendar integration
- ID verification using Stripe Identity
- Maps (simple Map Snippets and Callouts, basic mobile layout)
- Chat (using our default Chat Library, no extra integrations)
- Payment Gateway (Stripe)
- Pin login (using third-party library)
- Social signup and login (FB, Google, Apple)
- User profiles (basic view, no further actions)
- Sharing & Deep Linking (basic sharing of profiles or posts)
Maps
Step 4: Wireframing
assuming simple Map Snippets and Callouts, if with bottom if with bar view and sliders
Next up? The next phase of design—wireframing. We develop your app's look, feel, and user experience at this stage, creating an interactive prototype. This prototype lets you get a feel for the app's flow and share it with potential investors and users.
Our designers will guide you every step of the way, offering expert feedback and suggestions to optimize the app's design.
Messaging/chat
Step 5: Roadmap Presentation
Assuming using our default Chat Library and without extra integrations
With your approval, our team moves forward with app development. We'll present you with a roadmap featuring a detailed list of the app features, associated costs, and prioritized feature recommendations to build your MVP. As your trusted partners, we help you navigate the complexities of agile development.
Step 6: Building Your Dynamic Development Team
Payment gateway
Once you give the green light, we put together a dedicated, world-class team, including web, iOS, or Android developers, product managers, project managers, testers, and product designers. Our team boasts top-1% global engineering talent that's ready to turn your app idea into a reality.
Assuming using Stripe and without Stripe Identity
Step 7: Proceed with Kanban Development
Using agile development methodology, your team kicks off the Kanban development process, prioritizing features, coding, quality assurance, and client approval. This process ensures you stay on budget and get the right features at the right pace.
Pin login
*Note: You may want to learn more about the Kanban development methodology here.
Using third-party library
Step 8: Planning for Success
Before development starts, it's essential to set growth goals and strategies for your app. With us by your side, you'll enjoy continuous support in every stage of your app’s development.
Social signup and login
Expect guidance from expert marketing pros with proven success in helping startups grow from ground zero to multimillion-dollar companies.
Assuming FB, Google, and Apple only
Step 9: Launch and Conquer
Your MVP launches in app stores in 4 months or less. Although the app development lifecycle continues post-launch, launching quickly promptly offers critical user feedback and market insights to help you stay a step ahead of the competition.
User profiles
Our data-driven insights help you fine-tune your app and accelerate its growth trajectory.
Depending on how complex, this is assuming a basic profile view, no further actions
Step 10: Gain Liftoff
Post-app launch, maintenance and support services become available, ensuring your app continues to meet users' evolving needs. Remember, our hands-off approach empowers you to maintain full ownership and proprietary rights to your app.
Sharing / Deep Linking
Take a deep dive into app development best practices here!
Basic sharing of profile or post
Partner With a Leader in App Development
Constructing world-class apps demands expertise, agility, and unwavering commitment to innovation. We tick all those boxes. If you're ready to partner with an exceptional team passionate about turning your app dreams into reality, ![Email icon] Contact us today!
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- By following the 10-step journey outlined in this blog post, you'll build an exceptional app using agile development methodologies, such as Kanban.
- Partnering with a team that combines grit, innovation, and expertise in app design, mobile app development, and technology, like ours, will help you launch a capable MVP in just four months or less.
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