Mobile application development is a very broad term that includes a lot of products and services in recent times. The rapid advancement in the mobile technology has impelled a multitude of innovations surrounding mobile devices. You will get multiple options in terms of mobile OS and programming languages, and an array of application development platforms as well. Besides, the purpose of the application you intend to launch, the market and the industry that your business caters to, and a number of other factors are also crucial in determining which mobile application development platform (MADP) you should choose.
Key Considerations for Choosing a Mobile Application Development Platform
Mobile OS
Android is the most-used mobile OS worldwide, while I have seen that iOS is most suitable for the enterprise environment. However, Windows also has a considerable footprint and BlackBerry cannot be totally written off either. So, you must set your preference while running your own MADP comparisons. To make things easier for you, I must mention that targeting both Android and iOS are the safest bets to begin with.
Industry and Market
Whichever industry your business falls into and what kind of market demands you cater to will also act as determinants in your decision-making process. Primary industry and market are easy to identify, but you also need to take overlapping of markets and industries into consideration to capitalize on every tiny business opportunity out there. The functionality and the UI/UX of your mobile application depend on the industry and market to which your business belongs. It will also help you in identifying which mobile OS and mobile app platform to focus on.
Application Type
Once you are convinced of your preferences regarding the first two factors, it will enable you to decide whether you need a native, web, or hybrid application. A native application resides on your phone while a web application loads on a browser. I must add here that each has its own set of advantage over the other. A more flexible route is to launch a hybrid application which capitalizes on the best of both the worlds.
Mobile App Development Platform Features
Lastly, when you have taken all of the above points into consideration, the options for MADP platforms will narrow down. The task now should be relatively simpler for you. Thorough MADP comparisons should be enough for you to isolate the one that simplifies app development the most, and supports the full production lifecycle. The right mobile app development platform Features should facilitate seamless integration and scalability and have full back-end support functions.
The Right Choice
The above process may seem tedious, and may not be even feasible when you need to launch an application at the earliest. HokuApps is one good option that you can get started with right away. With codes being reused to create on-demand business modules, and over 500 pre-packaged integration modules to pre-configured workflows, HokuApps’ Mobile Application Development Platform become an easy choice.
Its low-code environment with ‘point and click’ and ‘drag and drop’ functions make development, deployment, and troubleshooting easy even for first-time developers. The platform comes along with industry-best security solutions and facilitates full scalability. It is compatible with Android, iOS, and Windows, ensuring maximum exposure for your apps. Most importantly, HokuApps’ Enterprise mobile app development platform provides meaningful data that enable you to keep track of how your application fares in the market.
In short, you can thoroughly analyze the MADP options and choose the best one accordingly. Or else, you can avoid the long-drawn selection process and opt for HokuApps to expedite your app launch.
Karl Parker, Mobile app developer works on HokuApps mobile app development platform.