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Mobile Application Development 10 min read
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Mobile Application Development
Mobile app development isn’t an all-encompassing practice. Especially not when there are stark differences between Android and iOS mobile application development.
Add to that, iOS mobile application development has different requirements, in that; it’s a closed operating system. Meaning non-Apple devices can’t run nor even access iOS apps.
It’s for this reason that iOS app development has become a specialized practice on its own, and mobile app development companies offer it as a separate service, entirely.
So if your organization is looking into developing an iOS app to help service your clients better, then this guide should help you gain a simple understanding of what and how much goes into iOS mobile application development. Study it and plan your approaches to endeavoring into mobile app marketing.
Despite the sophisticated and unique features of an iOS app, it only needs four basic requirements. Aside from writing user stories for your mobile apps, make sure you have all all these items checked off so you can deploy and market meaningful apps.
The first thing you will need in iOS mobile application development is a Mac that’s operating on the latest OS X.
As iOS apps function within its confined system, your app developers can only build them on an Apple device. The XCode iOS app tool is solely available on OS X – the primary operating system of Mac computers.
Note the caveat on updateing to the latest OS X, because major updates on Apple devices are rolled out annually. Using the latest operating system during your app development better meet future or current upgrades while reducing errors and bugs that need to be fixed.
Since you’e developing iOS apps, it is recommended that you also own an iPhone or iPad for testing purposes.
While iOS apps also have other available testing options, downloading your built app and having a firsthand experience of it is still the best way to test and see if it works properly. Note that you don’t have to buy the latest device to test iPad or iPhone apps to do this.
You can just go for secondhand phones or a few versions lower than the new edition of Apple devices.
To build your iOS mobile application, you need to download the XCode tool. It’s a comprehensive software development kit and integrated development environment (IDE).
What that simply means is that it houses tools and simulators, that your developer needs and allows them to do so in a real environment. It’s available on the Apple App Store for free.
Remember to provide ample time to design your user interface and experience according to your branding and your customer’s needs. XCode serves as your temporary environment before you can deploy your finished application on the App Store.
You would eventually want to make your brand’s app available to users and, hence, publish on the App Store. To do that, you would need an Apple Developer Account (however, it’s not required to initiate a development project).
When registering your Apple Developer account, you have the option to choose between the regular or enterprise account. The key differences between the two are that:
Using the best mobile application development software and programming languages that work well with iOS is definitely a must. With them, you can save resources in building brand app that is device compatible and meets your needs.
Below are some of the best programming languages for iOS mobile application development.
Congratulations on having your iOS app ready by this point! Now what’s next? Testing and deployment.
In this testing stage, businesses seek the opinion of external participants to try out your app in real-world scenarios.
Conducting this phase will help you assess app usability, catch minor bugs and errors, that you can subsequently correct and improve upon. Ultimately, the outcome of this phase is to polish your project and guaranteeing a satisfying user experience prior to publishing it.
Here are some survey formats you can use to structure the assessment of your testing audience:
Something to consider: Apple’s XCode Cloud Beta Testing
In 2021, Apple launched its XCode Cloud service. This service allows an app developer to use their XCode Cloud platforms for testing, under their Apple Developer accounts. With this service, developers can now build, test, and deliver an iOS app.
The XCode Cloud service lets developers fix issues faster than before. Since it is stored in the cloud, teams can easily see any changes, such as modifications to codes, parallel and automated tests, and automatic distributions to external beta testers. In the age where data privacy is also crucial, Apple also assures that the service is data-safe and kept with utmost care.
You’re finally ready to launch your iOS app and publish it in the App Store. But you don’t just drop by the store, publish, and expect your app to be catalogued in an instant.
You will still need to wait for Apple’s approval. Study the quick guide in submitting iOS apps, below:
Take note that app reviews usually take two to three days. If your app was not approved, review the app notes and make the necessary changes before resubmitting.
To successfully create an iOS mobile application, one must adopt a test-and-learn approach. iOS applications are not easily made, for you have a lot to consider before making one. Take note of these important tidbits when you venture into it:
What are your best practices in developing mobile apps for iOS? Let us know in the comments, or chat with us on Facebook, X or LinkedIn. We’d love to get into a discussion about it.
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