How to make an app

How to make an app
If you are a lover of cooking, culinary or cooking books or perhaps YouTube would your go-to-guy as the case may be, and if you have done this several times already, a title like this would certainly spark some thoughts to learning, only that we wouldn’t be adding salt and allowing the item to simmer for a good feel. 

Now that I have your attention, let's talk app. A study was conducted in 2017 by Statista, on the development of apps which had a staggering growth of about 178 million apps downloaded, perhaps you need to sink that in, because this only means that the number of apps out there are way more than the quoted figure, for out of its pool of options have these been selected; it is further estimated by patterns and trends that, come 2022, we would have about 258 billion downloaded apps. Interesting right? 

Reading news like this could mean different things for multiple people, perhaps some growth in IT deployment, or some acceptance of innovation and widespread globalization, or another Cash cow for the I.T zealous minds. Let's leverage on the latter. 

In this article, I will be sharing with you how to make an app to serve a specific purpose in the best of ease; if you read and follow these steps carefully, at the end of this read, you would be able to get the direction to be part of these numbers by 2022. 

What is an App? 
An app is culled from the word application, which is software that is designed and created to simplify the process of service delivery. It is usually loaded on an electronic device. While an app could be mobile-based or web-based, the aim remains for executing tasks seamlessly. 

So, you want to create an app, here are some pointers to being exceptional with the project. 

1. SET A GOAL
The desire for assistance with daily activities or to entertain others might prompt the creation of an app at any time. It might also be the next step in the development of an existing notion. If you want to make your concept a reality, it's best to think of it as an actual marketing product or a business. As with any business, defining goals necessitates an in-depth examination of the project. 

Once the goal has been set, it is imperative to note three main factors: product, growth, and finances, likewise your solutions to the three key points. 

2. IDENTIFY TARGET AUDIENCE 
You can take care of the concrete execution of your idea once you've determined it's worth pursuing. You will be able to confirm your original assumptions and alter objectives that you set during the previous step based on your searches. 

3. CHOOSE TECHNOLOGY
There are two types of technologies to this feat which are PWA [Progressive Web Applications] while the latter is Native Apps. 
There is a need to identify the peculiarities of both before proceeding to your design.
 
4. CREATE YOUR APP
Well, not as easy as the subheading reads it, however, many people have birth great concepts today but relied not just on their prowess but on professionals they had embraced into their circle. 

In the creation of the app, you have the option to design and create the app by yourself which is going to be some tedious exercise. You could use app/builders for your ease since they provide templates and all you have to do is insert a few contents and lastly, you could make do with the help of professionals who will design it from scratch to finish. 

5. RUN TESTS
If you had used either of the mentioned processes in the last point, there is a need to test to see if the app is safe to launch if it meets all the purposes, it was designed and if compatible on both IOS and android. 

While there is a list of things to consider while running the test, here are a few pointers. 
  1. The design is pleasing to the eye and responsive to screen sizes.  
  2. The app's overall speed 
  3. Performance when there is a lack of connectivity 
  4. Easy and effective navigation. 
  5. There are no hidden features in the app.  
6. LAUNCH
If fully convinced of the satisfaction and delivery, it is safe to launch the application. It is therefore also key to note shortcomings and feedbacks as this would help in removing bugs and enabling the app to serve at optimum. 

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