Friday, October 26, 2012

A Guide On How To Build An Android App For A Smartphone

By Aaron Dempsey


As you build an Android app, you will focus on a number of systematic issues, which will guide you from start for finish in the development process. The first step is one that is full of decision making, where you will focus on making an application that will cater for a number of needs. As you try to figure this out, always keep the user in mind. It will give you a clearer idea if you think of the user and the use itself. It is also at this point where you will decide whether you will sell this app or you will distribute it to end users for free.

In the next step, you will be presented with the platforms on which you can build the app on. Evaluate each until you reach a decision as to which platform would be perfect for your use. These platforms require that you be a registered developer, though. Make sure you are one so you won't have any problems in the end. Before you can download the Android platform, you have to register for it first. When you do, you will need to have a coder. New and freelance developers used to have a lot of problems with this at first. However, things have changed and now developers can use app creator coders that will need little coding or none at all.

Next step would involve the actual designing of the app. Here, you will let your creative juices flow.

This is where your best efforts should shine. If the design is catchy and attractive enough to draw the eye, you can be sure to have a certain level of success once it hits the market. Although coding and design are two separate aspects of the development process, make sure you excel at both so you will gain success for your app. Make sure that the interface has an impressive look but still user-friendly and easy enough to understand. Other functions of the app such as scrolling up or down the pages should not be affected by the design. The key here is to keep at it until such time you are confident that you have come up with something useful.

The next stage would involve the testing and evaluation of the apps. Here, you will see for yourself whether or not you'd have a functional app in the end. Bear in mind that the Android market has a variety of Android base phone model and each working at a particular capacity. Test your app to ensure that it will work on several models especially those on the lower capacity. Check on the transitions when changing the phone from portrait view to landscape, and if the app runs on internet connections test its signal performance on the various wireless signals.

After doing the necessary edits or changes to the app, if any, it is now time to upload. Go back to your online internet platform. Then settle in for the wait for the app to be approved. Building apps also requires some good marketing strategies. You will definitely benefit if, while waiting for the app to be approved, you talk to people about your product. After approval, take the critiques and apply what needs to be applied.




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