Essential steps in the mobile development process - A Coderus Guide

Developing mobile apps is our bread and butter. However, we’re quite aware that the development process may be less clear to people who aren’t developers, engineers or working within the tech field. With this in mind, we have decided to demystify the process, by laying out our 6 stages of development:

1. Discovery and Planning

The foundation of any successful mobile app starts with a thorough discovery and planning phase. At Coderus, we begin by understanding your business objectives, target audience, and specific requirements. This stage involves:

• Market Research: Analysing market trends, competitor apps, and user expectations to ensure your app stands out.
• Defining Goals: Establishing clear and measurable objectives for the app.
• Technical Feasibility Assessment: Evaluating the technical requirements and potential challenges.
• Project Planning: Outlining the project scope, timelines, and resource allocation.

2. Design

Design is more than just aesthetics; it’s about creating an intuitive and engaging user experience. Our design process includes:

• Wireframing: Developing a visual blueprint of the app’s structure and layout.
• Prototyping: Creating interactive prototypes to demonstrate the app’s functionality and user flow.
• UI/UX Design: Crafting visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces that align with your brand identity. This involves selecting colour schemes, typography, and design elements that enhance usability.

These designs let you get feedback from potential users or show potential investors. Helping you to validate your ideas and identify any potential improvements or adaptations.

3. Development

The implementation phase is where your app’s vision becomes a reality. Our development process is characterised by:

• Agile Methodology: Using agile practices to ensure flexibility and iterative progress, allowing for ongoing client and user feedback to be incorporated into the next version.
• Incremental Development - With an emphasis on collaboration between multi disciplinary teams working closely with project stakeholders to deliver high-quality software.
• Continuous Deployment - Regularly releasing new versions to give users access to new features as fast as possible.
• Integration: Ensuring smooth integration with third-party services and platforms, as needed.

4. Quality Assurance (QA)

Quality Assurance is an integral part of our development lifecycle, ensuring the app is reliable, secure, and performs flawlessly. At Coderus, our QA process includes:

• Automated Testing: Employing automated testing tools to perform repetitive tests efficiently and accurately.
• Manual Testing: Conducting thorough manual testing to identify and resolve issues that automated tests may miss.
• Usability Testing: Evaluating the app’s user experience to ensure it meets user expectations and provides a seamless experience.
• Performance Testing: Assessing the app’s performance under various conditions to guarantee optimal speed and responsiveness.
• Security Testing: Ensuring the app is secure from vulnerabilities and protects user data.

5. Deployment and Launch

Once the app passes rigorous testing, it’s ready for deployment. Our deployment process involves:

• App Store Submission: Preparing the necessary documentation and adhering to guidelines for submission to app stores (Apple App Store, Google Play Store).
• Monitoring and Support: Continuously monitoring the app’s performance post-launch and providing support for any issues or updates.

6. Post-Launch Maintenance

The app development journey doesn’t end at launch. Ongoing maintenance is crucial to ensure long-term success. Our maintenance services include:

• Regular Updates: Implementing updates to introduce new features, improve performance, and ensure compatibility with the latest OS versions.
• Bug Fixes: Promptly addressing any issues or bugs reported by users.
• User Feedback: Analysing user feedback to identify areas for improvement and enhance user satisfaction.

Conclusion

At Coderus, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality mobile applications through a comprehensive and meticulous development lifecycle. Each stage, from discovery and design to development and QA, is essential to creating an app that not only meets but exceeds user expectations. Our commitment to excellence ensures that your app is not only functional and visually appealing but also reliable, secure, and engaging.

We are always looking for more projects to work on. If you have an app idea that we can help with, get in touch.?