A Wired Guide to iOS App Development

A mobile device is currently the highest in demand technology in the market today. It has its root extended from high-end users to niche users. All types of tasks and transactions almost rely on mobile devices. Calling, messaging, chat, video, financial transactions, information sharing, data storage and more can be done on a single mobile device easily. It's like one wallet for every need.

Both Android and iOS have their fair share of market users. Android is one of the platforms that offers versatile and adaptable OS to users while iOS offers OS that is uprightly tight line with Apple's platform having its own restrictions and rules to avoid any security threat. More and more iOS app development companies are into building mobile apps for both platforms.

Fact Alert: Android platform rules the globe with 83% of the smartphone market while iOS enjoys the greater number of apps in the app store.

There are certain advantages that Android fails to offer and thus users prefer iOS platforms. Few benefits to mention are:

• iOS offers faster speed
• The apps run smoothly in iOS without much fuss
• iPhone devices follow similar patterns unlike android phones making it easier to use

Today, we shall take you through a complete guide to iOS app development. So, if you are into iOS app development or a beginner in the segment, this article is a must read for you.

1. Required Tools

Before you decide to start with iOS app development, you need to be equipped with the right tools. In other words, you need to have a MAC computer basically macOS 10.11.5 or later model and the latest version of XCode. It includes all the necessary features that are needed to design, develop, and debug an iOS app. You can easily upload the app to the app store later with XCode. It is also equipped with an IDE (Integrated Development Environment) that supports XCode to include the tools, compilers, and frameworks needed for iOS app development.

2. Plan the Development

Once you are all set with the physical resources required to build an iOS app, you need to be ready with the planning of the app. Planning is the basic and core step in the process of iOS app development. There are various questions that you need to ask before getting into the app development like:

• What is the need for the app?
• Would it fulfill users need?
• Have you done enough market research on the subject?
• Do you have all the necessary resources for app development?
• The app would be developed for the iPhone device or iPad device?

Once all the questions have valid answers, set the purpose of the app.

3. Plan the Design & App Architecture

Next step would be to decide on the design of the app. iOS apps are known for its best, the simple and sleek design just like the devices. This is good to look at not only for users, but simple design makes it easier for developers to design and thus makes work less complicated. However, you must ensure that in keeping the design simple, you need to ensure some uniqueness in the design that catches users’ attention easily.

Other than design, you also need to ensure that you keep up good on the app architecture. Planning your app with a good app architecture makes the app more testable, comparatively easy to understand, and brings down the maintenance costs.

4. Start with the Coding

Next step would be to start with the coding for the app. Coding decides the app performance and how exactly the app is going to react to the user’s demand. Apple has made iOS app coding quite easy since the introduction of the Swift language in 2014. It is simple and easy to understand iOS language that is fast, safe and interactive. It helps iOS app developers to create apps for the iPhone and iPad device.

5. Compatibility with other Devices

The app created by the iOS app developer may be developed considering the latest iOS version and futuristic versions. The fact that cannot be missed here is that there are old version users of iPhone too. So, it’s important for app developers to create an app that is compatible with most of the versions of the iPhone devices.

For instance – Facebook Messenger has been catering to compatibility with all versions of iOS.

6. App publishing on App Store

Once the testing of the app is completed and you are sure that the app is ready for users to use, you need to submit the app in the Apple Appstore for users to install it. Apple has a strict policy to check the app and approve it. They do so in order to detect any malicious code, app’s performance, and other aspects. Once approved, the app is published on the Apple App store.

Conclusion

To conclude, mobile app development companies have started to make use of iOS app developers as they realize that iPhone users are increasing day by day. Despite the competition between the Android and iOS, both have managed to bring enhancements in the mobile apps that are being introduced amongst users. iOS app developers ensure that they follow a strict protocol to develop the app that stands true to users expectations and Apple's regulations.

Author-

Siya Carla is Solution Consultant at Finoit Technologies, a leading custom software development company which turns ideas into reality by providing unique web design and mobile app development services. By creating intuitive, user-friendly, and interactive apps for more than 450 customers throughout the globe, we enjoy a great reputation as a customer-friendly mobile app development company in the market.

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Siya Carla Siya Carla is Solution Consultant at Finoit Technologies. Joined: April 22nd, 2019