8 Phases of Mobile App Development Life Cycle

The mobile app plays an important role in our daily life. They are pivotal for business and day to day regular activities, starting from morning alarm, reminder notes, news, online grocery shopping, paying bills, attending online classes, entertainment and much more.

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In general Mobile application development is the process of creating installable and functional software in the targeted device say Android or iOS environment. Mobile app development life cycle is a step by step process.

What is meant by the Mobile App Development Life cycle?

Application Development Life Cycle is similar to that of the Software Development Life Cycle SDLC, both follow the same process of development stages. An application is the collection of stages that are built to solve specific problems. An application or a software resides on a specific Hardware with an Operating system.

What is the Android Application Development life cycle?

8 Phases of Mobile App Development Life Cycle:

1. Data Sourcing

2. Prototype Design Planning & Wireframing

3. Technical Part - Data Preprocessing

4. Prototype Development (Architecture +Training codes)

5. Layout Design

6. Application Development

7. Application Testing - Verification & Validation

8. Launching / Release

Phase 1. Data Sourcing:

Data sourcing is the first phase of any software development. Based on the collected data the application will be giving its functional shape and structure.

Data soucing involves

1. Market Research in-depth

2. Understand Target audience pain points

3. Learn how this app is going to solve the existing problem.

Phase 2. Prototype Design Planning & Wireframing:

This stage involves an understanding of Prototype design planning. A simple outlook appearance model is designed on the breadboard.

Phase 3. Technical Part - Data Preprocessing:

Based on the information obtained from the data sourcing the technical coding part is preprocessed. The Technical Preprocessing part involves a quick decision to choose between the Native or Hybrid App to be developed.

Phase 4. Prototype Development :

Market strategy is built. Once the Client approves the Tested Prototype then the actual Android Application Development begins with an iterative waterfall model. The prototype development stage converts the theoretical concept to a real working model.

Phase 5. Functional Design Layout:

Functional Design Layout is the key phase to build a successful product. The Design layout is shortlisted from the multiple prototypes. Finalizing the design layout is the most time-consuming part of Mobile Application Development. Once the design layout is finished, coding is built on top of it!

Phase 6. Application Development:

In this phase, the shortlisted design prototype is coded. Since 2008 Java has been the most popular language for Android Application Development in Saudi Arabia and globally.

Phase 7. Application Testing:

It is the most important and crucial stage of app development. It involves Verification & Validating the information like design layout, looks, feel functionality(functional testing), and usability convenience received from the users during Alpha Testing Stage. The issues identified during the testing stage help to improve the technical refinement of the product.

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Phase 8. Release, Deployment & Maintenance:

After the successful alpha testing, the product is released into a specific environment for real-world beta life cycle testing. Once it cleared all the testing and receives positive feedback for the users the mobile application is deployed into operation. It is the stage where all the had work deployed is put into use for the targeted audience. Training the App users, and maintenance is included in this process.

How much does a mobile Application Development cost?

The cost of the android mobile application development in Saudi Arabia depends on various factors such as Complexity, Platform, or the environment based. On average the price of the mobile app ranges from 2500$ to 250000$ Since we have our own We follow the SDLC model for sequential software development with the linear flow for your convenience.

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