Android, an operating system from Google, has become a favorite among developers and consumers alike, due to its unparalleled flexibility. It even powers a number of features that greatly enhance end-users’ smartphone experience.
Nowadays, Android phones are selling like hot cakes in the market, giving stiff competition to iPhones. Android supports the development of all kinds of applications, from business to health, travel, entertainment and more. This offers Android developers a lucrative opportunity to enrich their Android app development skills by developing apps for a variety of categories.
Here is a list of things that every Android developer should keep in mind to make sure that the developed app is the best in terms of quality, functionality, and usability.
Learning basics and honing your skills
It is very essential to have knowledge of SQL basics to develop robust and functional Android applications. To become an Android app developer, you need to stay current and on top of the latest trends, tools and technologies, and learn how to use them to create interactive Android apps. For this, you can check Android blogs, forums, online tutorials and more, to learn new tips and tricks.
Currency a strategy in advance
Like any other Android platform, it also defines a clear life cycle that must be followed in order to develop quality Android applications. From the start, you should have a clear idea of what kind of app you want, how it should work, what functionality it should incorporate, etc. This will help you save time that you can effectively use for marketing and promoting your apps.
Rigorous testing of your Android apps for flaws
Testing is a very important step in the Android app development life cycle for an app, whether it’s big or small. Google Play does not have strict rules for app submission as it is important that an Android developer thoroughly tests the app to make sure it works well on Android devices and
continues to meet user expectations. A buggy app will surely leave a bad impression in the minds of users and they will think twice before downloading and developing it.
Split large apps into small chunks
As a programmer, you need to work on projects from different industry verticals with varying degrees of complexity. In such cases, it is always advisable to break large applications into smaller, more manageable parts that can be handled easily. This will make it easier for you to code apps, fast app loading, minimal resource consumption and save your valuable time.
Last but not least, never doubt your abilities. If you are confident enough about its capabilities, all you need is to work together with your creativity to develop a unique, feature-rich and easy-to-use app.
Honest consideration of the above facts will greatly improve your chances of developing quality Android apps.