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For the development of an application, you have to follow some important phases. Are you a curious user and eager for knowledge? A business manager who wants to develop a digital tool to improve the functioning of your company? Discover the different phases of the process, from the reflection phase to the update of the application.
Know that for the creating an application, standard or custom, you have the choice between classical computer programming and code-free development. You can choose according to your project, your needs and your budget.
Every digital tool development project starts with The reflection. This is the start of the process where you think about all the requirements and the different possibilities. To help you see your goals more clearly, you can use the support of an expert. If not, make sure you take as much time as you need to complete this step.
It is essential to define specific goals for your future application. Is it one or a:
The answer to these questions will allow you to know where to go to carry out your creative project successfully.
Mobile applications come in different varieties. So, you need to make a choice if you plan to develop apps for mobile devices.
To choose between these different varieties of applications prior to design, you need to consider a few things. Think of the compatibility, to performances, to user experience, at the offline availability, at the updating And at the monetization.
For example, web applications are compatible across platforms, but are not available offline. In addition, it is not possible to sell it on stores since they only work on web browsers.
As for native applications, the latter are compatible on a single terminal, however, they generally work, even without an Internet connection. What's more, you can sell it on stores.
Before create an application, tailor-made or not and regardless of the reason, achieve A market study is still essential. If it's an app that's meant to be sold, this will let you know which solution is the most profitable. If it is to optimize your company's business process, then a market analysis will reinforce your idea.
To do this, you can search on the internet. Sometimes it's hard to find relevant information on the web, but consider comparing the results with facts.
Another effective way to succeed in market research is to rely on your competitors. What tools do they use or what are the most popular applications? You can borrow the idea and make improvements to it with your product.
When you have defined your goals, chosen the type of application and studied the market, you should already have some ideas for functionalities. It should also meet the needs and requirements of users. For example, if your digital tool is intended to facilitate transport, make sure there is a GPS function.
You can also do a List with priorities of all the features that your application might need. Since you cannot have an unlimited number of functions, then consider prioritizing your list in order to choose more easily afterwards.
The design is of great importance for a mobile application, a web app or even a website. Whether it's the UI interface or the UX user experience, these are important points. The first impression never deceives and you need to make sure of it to convince users.
In this case, do not forget about the goals of the application. On the other hand, it is best to keep it simple while remaining original. It is essential that users do not encounter any difficulties in using the platform. To find a good design, you have plenty of online inspiration platforms.
The development process of an application involves planning. It is a question of properly managing and programming the various design stages.
La Drafting of specifications is also important for the development of an application. Indeed, this guarantees the success of the project and will help you stay on track until the software is launched.
Already, The product calendar should be included. This program includes the start and end dates of the project. There should also be a list of the various tasks and their duration, milestones as well as dependencies.
Nevertheless, the specifications, in general, should contain various elements. It should contain the presentation of your company, the presentation of the project, all the details of the application to be developed, etc.
In other words, all Essential information should be included in this document. In addition to being a guide for the smooth development of the product, this is essential for developers. They will have a better idea of your goals and the software you want to create. In particular if you have not requested their support since the reflection phase and if it is a tailor-made application.
For the development of an application, you have the choice between two programming methods. There is the system of classical computer programming, namely to write lines of code. There is also the new methodology, the development without code or no code. Both have advantages and disadvantages, so it's up to you to choose the one that is most suitable for your project.
For the mobile application development, web applications or even websites, you have to write lines of code. It was the only way to get there before the No Code came along. Computer coding requires specific skills that are acquired after training or studying programming.
This is a fairly complex task since you have to know different programming languages like C, C++, Java, PHP, PHP, Python, Python, Python, Python, Python, Python, Python, Python, Python, Python, Python, Python, Python, Python, Python, JavaScript, JavaScript, Ruby, SQL, SQL, CSS, HTML, Swift, etc. So, designing applications using codes is very time consuming. The development time depends in particular on the complexity of the software. This takes at least three or four months since the work is done manually.
More creation time also means more money. If the digital tool created with coding is completely personalized and secure, it requires time and money. If you're old-school and that's the only methodology that's right for you, be sure to choosing developers who are in control of their field. You can choose between a freelancer and a web development agency.
The no code is a application development system more and more popular. It's about using new technologies or builders that allow software to be designed without coding. This means that even a person with no computer programming skills can create applications.
Les development tools are precoded, therefore, all the user has to do is use the various elements already in the platform for creation. Contrary to what you might think, it is possible to create perfectly customized software with code-free development. In addition, there are numerous platforms that you can choose for design of your mobile application, web application or website. It is a very good option for SMEs and start-ups who want to start their business digitalization.
Since the design of the digital tool no longer takes much time, this has a positive impact on the budget. Indeed, with web development experts already used to code, using no code speeds up the work considerably. The cost of creating an application is thus greatly reduced. In addition, you can choose between numerous no-code development agencies if you want to go through experts.
So, depending on your project, you have the choice between different builders. Examples include Webflow, Bubble, Airtable, Make, Glide and many more.
The stage where your project will come to life is when application development. This process also has a few phases since this is where the design and the functionalities will come into being.
To conduct a survey in order to find out the interest of users, it is best to carry out A model Or a minimum viable product MVP. The latter must be functional and perfectly faithful to the final version that will be produced. You'll see if the product is interesting enough for the audience.
Just make sure that the developer team makes visual structures that perfectly represent your application. In short, it is necessary to prototype the product.
During the creation phase, the developer team will Define technical architecture of the product. Among other things, we advise you to entrust the project to a web development agency. In this way, you will benefit from the expertise of professionals. Indeed, to design an application, you need specialists in back-end and front-end.
Whether you choose to develop the application using code or with a no code tool, the product always has the back and front parts.
This is the stage where you can check that the application developed works perfectly. So when you have successfully completed all the design phases, you have reached the moment of truth. In addition to the MVP version, you can also use beta testers. You have to make sure that all the functionalities correspond to your expectations.
In addition, if you are a customer of a freelancer or an agency, do or ask for a test list that the developer team will have to carry out. For example:
So, if there are still unsatisfactory functions, the development team will make the necessary corrections. This will lead to the design of the final version of the application.
During the test phase and especially with the minimum viable product, you were able to get an idea of the performance of the application. You may also have seen features that do not yet work.
After making all the corrections, you can now move on to launching the application.
Everything is ready and the countdown is on! You can now launch on the App Stores. However, there are a few conditions that must be met before publishing.
If it's aboutA web application, publishing is easier than for a mobile application. Indeed, all you have to do is choose a web host or a web server and link the web domain.
Since it takes less time to launch, this gives you the ability to work on SEO. This is a crucial step to ensure the visibility of your digital tool and to gain notoriety.
Whether on the App Store, on Google Play or online, there are millions of applications. In other words, it is possible that no one will see your product, unless it is a business tool for your business. Therefore, it is appropriate to Make a marketing plan in order to work on the visibility of the digital tool.
If you already have a presence on the web or if you already have customers, you can exploit them. If they already trust you thanks to your e-reputation or your reputation, consider asking for them to be shared.
If this is not the case, then you still need to put in place a very specific strategy. In addition, you can do this task at the same time as development since it is the job of marketing specialists.
For boost the visibility of the application, you can use traditional advertising techniques and/or do digital marketing. In both cases, entrust the work to experts.
The final stage of application development is maintenance and updates. Indeed, the work does not end at the launch phase. Users are satisfied, the application works great.
However, technology is not static as it is constantly evolving. That's why it's important to keep the software up to date if you want to keep it functional.
In this case, it is necessary to constantly monitor technological developments. In addition, user needs may change. Whether it is a mobile application or a web application, the update allows you toimprove the tool in addition to Keep it running.
You should know that it is possible to make corrections to your application several times in the stores. However, if the changes are larger in scope, you will need release a completely new version of the software.
The cost of designing an application depends on a few parameters. It is necessary to take into account the complexity of the product, the quality of the design and the number of functionalities. The price is also based on the development method chosen. For example, if you decide to create an application through classical programming, that is, coding. The creation price is between 20,000 and 90,000 euros, or even more!
If you want to save the budget, do not hesitate to turn to the development without code. The design price can be up to 60% cheaper than conventional coding.
The development of an application must respect different phases. The most important thing is to come up with a good idea, whether it's business software for a business or a mobile application.
During the application design, leave no stone unturned in terms of design and functionality. Carry out a detailed plan and write a specification containing everything about the digital tool. Carefully choose the most appropriate development method and the web developers who will do the work.
Once the application is launched, don't forget to promote yourself so that future users can see it.
Finally, think about Update the application on a regular basis. Improvements are necessary to ensure its sustainability and to maintain the success of the software for as long as possible.
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