According to eMarketer predictions for smartphone users across the globe, the number will surpass 2 billion by the end of 2016. Consequently, the frequency of mobile app downloads is well on its way acquiring 44 billion cumulative downloads by 2016 as revealed by ABI Research.
From necessity to luxury to businesses of all sizes, mobile apps today are what websites were a decade ago. Every brand looks for a productive and effective mobile app to market their products and services to wider audiences and have a powerful online presence. However, having an idea/proposal and implementing it on the web involve two completely different brains. The discipline of mobile design branch out to many different paths differing from traditional and digital web designs, which separates a potential mobile app from that of a failure.
Remember – “Consumers can’t settle for anything less than a quick, painless and seamless user experience, whether they use a shopping, gaming, business or music app. “
Keeping up with the spirit of providing the best user experience, here is a rundown of most-wanted skills a mobile app developer is expected to possess in today’s IT world.
Intellect to analyze where all the App will be used
As soon as you (as a developer) have decided to create a native mobile app, consider where your application is most possibly to be used and by what types of users. It is important and essential because where, when and how an application will be used clearly influences its design and development.
For instance, if you build an app to be used while moving around, walking and driving – like a GPS-based application, make sure the functions are easy to access and see, right on the opening page. The major features the app offer should be simple-to-use and prominent on the first screen itself.
Cross Platform Development is a must-have
The question of ‘why hire you?’ has a direct answer in mobile app development field, which is- “because I have expertise in developing apps for multiple platforms like Android, iOS, Windows and Blackberry.” Having versatility to develop/code multi-platform supporting apps gives developers an advantage to be recruited in the first place. For a company, cross-platform apps maximize the online market outreach.
In reference to your expertise in mobile app development, procuring an understanding to develop responsive and mobile-friendly websites contributes to a plus factor for better jobs and higher pay cheques.
Adroit in UI/UX Design
Besides hardcore development coding, a striking design strengthens the quality of your application and gives it a competitive advantage. With thousands of apps available for the same service, your User Interface (UI) and User Experience Designer (UX) skills stand out. In addition to standard programming skills in Java and Objective-C, get to grips with HTML5, JavaScript, CSS to move ahead in your app development careers.
Modern Programming Languages
While programming languages like Java, PHP, Python and Objective -C can never be dead, some new entrances in this suite are Swift for Apple’s latest Cocoa and Cocoa Touch API’s and Kotlin and Go for Android. These languages are built with much more modern paradigms in mind including security vulnerabilities, simpler syntax, lightweight structure and better IDE support. To gain additional mastering in mobile app development, Swift and Kotlin should be your next training to finish.
Agile Experience- A feather in the cap
Another variable to consider for 2016 is working with an agile development structure. Becoming an agile acolyte should be on your to-learn list. Agile development is the capability of professionals to move quickly and easily and involves frequent reassessment of tasks and adaptation with the changes. Since mobile app development is much about frequent revisions to meet user expectations and requirements, the pace of changes and updates in apps is getting faster. Having finesse in working within agile development environment helps you stay ahead in this mobile technology development race.
So here you go with the most looked-for skills in a Mobile App Developer by enterprises to increase their app downloads and surge customer satisfaction.
At Konstantinfo, we have great apps developed for multiple industries including e-Learning, media and entertainment, healthcare, E-commerce, food and others from a team of skilled developers and technical professionals. You can browse through our endless list of mobile and web applications for having a better business and improved user engagement.
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Heena Banga is a Senior Content Developer at Konstant Infosolutions- a globally recognized mobile application development company. She leads marketing and growth initiatives at the company using a mix of technical and business content tactics. Heena also contributes articles to CrowdReviews, OpenSourceForU, Sociableblog, ducttapemarketing, PAYMILL blog. She hopes to enjoy a business conversation onboard a commercial space flight someday. Her ultimate goal is to combine business and writing and go into Advertising.
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