Mobile app development begins with setting up the foundations. Once the idea for the app is there and the team members are clear on who the product is being made for, the developers can begin setting up the storage solutions, databases, APIs and servers for the backend of your app. While the designs are being prepared, it is important to set up developer accounts for the app stores you plan to upload your app to. This step can sometimes take several days to complete so it’s best to do it early on. With the designs and the backend set up in place, the coding and programming phase can begin. When the frontend interface is connected with the backend code, it is time to begin the testing phase. This needs to be done continuously as it allows to catch any bugs before launching the app.
Once you feel the app is ready to be pushed to the live environment and presented to the users, it is a good idea to contact a digital marketing team or perform your own research to find the optimal keywords and descriptions to optimise your app for the app search engine results. Before launching, you will also need to make sure you have a website promoting your app and that it meets the requirements of the app stores. Continue with your promotional efforts and set a specific date for the launch to build up momentum. Your app developers will take care of submitting the app to the app stores in good time to allow for the approval period and any last-minute fixes that need to be done. Once launched, the app should be tested again to ensure no code went missing when moving from development to live environment, which could lead to bugs or crashes.