Five Simple Tips to Find The Best Developer For Building Mobile Apps

Posted by Lucie Kruger
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Jul 17, 2015
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With mobile becoming the primary device for Internet browsing compared to desktop computers, the demand for mobile applications is also on a rise. In fact, apps are becoming an indispensable part choice for mobile users, as they offer convenience to access the data on-the-go. And thus, embracing mobile app development will help business organizations expand their reach to a diversified audience via their app.


But, before getting started with the development process, you need to decide the mobile OS for which you would like to build an app – be it Android, iOS or any other. Let's say, you would like to build an Android-powered application. Remember that, to attain a winning mobile app isn't an easy task and requires a lot of skills. As a business owner, it may not be possible for you to take sufficient time to develop the app on your own. Also, you may not have the required skills needed for application development. If that's the case, then you should consider looking for an adroit Android app developer for hire.


Below are a few simple tips that will help you in selecting the best developer for your app development project:


1. Ask For Work Samples (or App Portfolio)




Whether you are hiring an an iOS or Android app developer, the first question you must put up to the developer is: to provide their app portfolios. Good and professional mobile application developers won't make excuses and within minutes will show you some of their best apps. Looking on the portfolio will help you understand the expertise and app developer’s specialization – in relation to your project.



2. Know About the Published App(s)


Of course, the best way to know if you can rely on the developer that you have hired from an Android app development firm is: to know how many of their apps have published in the app marketplace. Not to mention, the one that will be ready to provide you with published app links is the one, you can consider for your project. But, keep in mind not to look at the number of apps a developer has made. It could be possible that he/she might have developed over 100+ mobile applications and none of them have published.


3. Choose One Having Good Technical Knowledge


Any service provider with sound technical knowledge, coding skills, and understanding of mobile operating system (like Android, Windows, iOS, etc.) can help meet your diversified app needs. In our case, since we are discussing about choosing an Android professional, ensure that the service provider has good knowledge of “Android App Guidelines” and must-have good Java programming knowledge. But, in case if your application needs to be built on the iOS platform, then the developer should have know-how about the XCode development suite.



4. Look For Versatility



Even though, you may have decided to develop an Android app, but in future, you can opt to have an iOS app as well. So, it is better to choose a service partner that holds specialized in developing applications on the major platforms, such as Apple and Android. Besides this, ascertain if your developer can customize the app to make it adjust to different device types and screen sizes.


5. Don't Forget to Discuss the Development Charges


Last, and the most important tips is to discuss about the cost you'll have to bear for your project. If you don't want to get tricked into paying more, then it would be better to have a fair idea about the fees that will be charged by your development partner.


Conclusion


Hope that the aforementioned tips will help you in finding reliable and suitable app developer for your project.

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