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Essential Mobile App Development Skills Developers Need to Know

by Rob Stephen getaprogrammer

It is essential for every app developer, especially the beginners to possess a few essential mobile app development skills to excel in this field and to build top-notch mobile apps with every business requirement. 

 

In the last couple of years, mobile app development has seen a tremendous increase in popularity and usage. And the key reason for this is the immense use of smartphones these days. The high-speed internet is also another main reason for the increasing use of mobile apps now. Billions of people, right from teens to adults and even the kids know how to use a smartphone and an app to get their required stuff. And why not, when these applications provide so much ease and convenience to the users and when there’s an app for almost everything right from planning trips to being active on social media, playing games, reading news, buying grocery, clothes, and doing more. 

 

And this trend of using applications will undoubtedly grow in the future as well. Smartphones and other mobile devices like tablets, etc., have made it possible and easy to perform multiple activities at the same time at any time and from anywhere. As per the studies and researches, nearly two-thirds of the smartphone or smart device users around the world access and use different apps installed in their devices every day, making it a top activity. 

 

With this, more and more businesses are now going online on the App Stores of multiple platforms. And this has again increased the competition level among businesses in the App Stores. This has also made it essential for mobile app developers to build applications that can stand out in the crowd. And here is the article about the top skills they need to possess for creating the most competitive mobile apps for businesses with different requirements. 

 

Top mobile application development skills developers must possess. 

 

Different programming languages:

With the continuously evolving technologies and tools for mobile application development, it has become imperative to have the ability to work with multiple programming languages now including Java, Kotlin, Swift, Objective-C, HTML, CSS, XML, JavaScript, ReactJs, AngularJs, and more. Developers need to be versatile and should be able to handle new technologies easily. 

 

Strong knowledge of back-end technologies:

Back-end technologies are equally essential as the front-end part. Developers must have the ability to manage databases and create a logical back-end. The back-end of an application is used to store all data, for data sharing, and to have app control. 

 

Cross-platform application development:

There are different mobile application development platforms today, the most popular ones being Android and iOS. To be a successful mobile application developer, it is crucial to have the ability to work on all these platforms to meet the business requirements and to ensure 100 percent client satisfaction. Having a solid knowledge of all these platforms and their market fragmentation can help you build mastery in this field. 

 

Stunning UI/UX design:

Providing a great user experience is the top priority for every business app. And for this, the first and foremost thing that developers need to take care of is the UI/UX design. The interface design must be simple, uncluttered, navigational yet readable, attractive, and must have the best quality elements. The overall design must be created from the users' point of view so that your app won’t have to face things like uninstallations just after a single-use. 

 

A deep understanding of cybersecurity:

The advancements in technologies have also made cyber threats and malware more advanced. And this makes it imperative to build highly secure applications, protecting the applications from external threats, phishing, malware, and hacking. 

 

Agile methodology:

To ensure efficient mobile application development, developers must follow an agile methodology, which means breaking down the development process into smaller chunks and dividing them into easy and straightforward tasks. This also makes the process more systematic and helps to keep a track of the work progress. 

 

Apart from these, a reliable and well-versed mobile app developer should also possess some essential soft skills like:

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

 

Mobile application development is an exciting process that needs a strong grasp over a blend of both technical and soft skills shared above. Working on building all these skills can help you to excel in it. And, even though there are millions of experienced developers around the world, there’s always a place and demand for the newbies as well who are always willing to learn new things and adopt the latest technologies to build innovative and competitive mobile applications. 

 

Rob Stephen is one of the top 1 percent app developers associated with an award-winning mobile app development company in Australia, GetAProgrammer. The author has written this article to let you know about the most essential skills and abilities app developers should possess required for building ROI-driven apps for businesses.


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Created on May 17th 2021 06:11. Viewed 275 times.

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