Over the years more and more people have moved from websites to mobile applications. The apps serve as one touch solutions for all people’s needs whenever and wherever required. Nowadays, the question is no longer if your business should have an app – rather, it is what kind of app your business should have. Finding an app development company is not difficult but finding the right one for your business is a bit challenging.
If you are looking for a relevant app development partner to help your business, ask these seven questions to
explore all possible options.
Q.
Does the company assure a quality product and timely shipping?
Your foremost need is for a quality
product to be delivered at the right time. To make the application available to
the customer before the set deadline, the project manager will divide the work
amongst the team members as per their expertise. They will assign target dates
for unit module submission for integration and further application testing. And
they will inform you of all these sub-steps so you know what the original
timeline was and find out if there was a discrepancy.
Q.
Is the company equipped with all required resources?
Application development requires
different resources like developers having a command over the coding language,
access to the right software and hardware, capable project managers, and so on.
Asking these questions will help identify any loopholes.
Q.
Is the production indoor or outsourced?
Some application development companies
tend to outsource the design and coding processes. Outsourcing is done to cut
cost as it optimizes resources utilization. However, it means that you will
have to check the outsourced company’s credentials also. An individual or
company that has good market value and brand image is bound to provide the
right solutions.
Q.
Does the company provide functional application or just the code?
Application development companies have
different deliverable parameters for the various services they provide. Some
companies offer just the code for the application whereas others offer a
complete system application solution. For the ones that provide a complete
system, the process commences with preparing an SRS (software requirement
specification) document and ends with installation and operational management
of the application.
Q.
Who will be involved in the application lifecycle development?
Application development is a challenging
process. Generally, the work is divided into teams that work in iterative
enhancement and incremental application development. Each team has junior
engineers, experienced developers, software testers and a team leader. The
application design document is made by experts while the code is written by
junior engineers or trainees.
Having trainees design the application
shows inefficiency in the team and this affects the quality of work.
Q.
What process do the application developers choose?
The legitimate process of application
development is to abide by the correct lifecycle module. The professionals must
understand the requirements of the company and then build a design that caters
to all needs. The application should be customized according to the
requirements and add value to the product delivered.
Q.
Is it necessary to build a working relationship with developers?
Working with developers opens up the
communication process. The work gets done faster and more effectively. A good
developer not only listens to your requirements but also gives creative inputs
during the design process. A company that lets you talk to the developers or
their team leader is more open and may be more trust-worthy.
