Mobile application development
encompasses various steps that are involved in the process irrespective of the platform
for which the application is being created. Successful launch of an Android application
depends on how keenly developers understand various stages of software project management.
Deep analysis of application development process reveals that numerous steps together
form the development course. However, broader classification bundles a number
of small stages into phases, completion of which marks significant progress in the
development life cycle. Thus, there are 5 crucial stages of Android app development that every developer needs to be well aware
of.
Requirement Specification: Typically,
clients provide specifications for the Android application that they want to be
created. Points of reference are often provided too. However, the task of
requirement specification begins for developers after the brief from the client
has been received. It is the responsibility of developers to study both
specifications and the reference keenly to form blue print of the required product.
This stage may require repeated communication between developers and clients as
the former have to understand latter’s need and the latter need to understand the
pros & cons described by the former.
Development Model Specification: Once
clear idea of the project is obtained, developers have to decide which development
model they will follow to finally deliver the product. There are various
software development life cycle models such as Waterfall model, Incremental
model and Spiral model, and different models are suitable in different scenarios.
The choice of development model mainly depends on clients’
requirement-specification, time, utility of the application and the type of
application. Spiral model can suitable for evolutionary applications while incremental
model fits the bill for the applications that should be live soon and can be completed
with periodic installment.
Role Assignment & Prioritization: Though
it is a kind of managerial responsibility, it is a crucial stage in small as
well as big mobile application
development projects. Interface designing, database creation, server-side
settings, documentation, etc. are different tasks that should be assigned to different
members of a development team. Unless the required Android application is so
basic that a lone developer can manage all tasks, role assignment and prioritization
of task should be seriously considered. Else, the development life cycle may get
chaotic as progress by one personnel may depend on progress by another.
Development: The
main event of Android app development
life cycle is coding and programming phase. Validation and verification of the developmental
progress has to be ensured by team leaders or project managers. This ensures that
applications pass the testing stage and is delivered exactly as demanded by clients
or are close to precision.
Testing & Delivery: When
clients hire Android developer they
expect that the product will be delivered such that it can be used immediately.
Testing is very important to confirm that the efficiency of features and functions
of applications are satisfactory and that the product can be delivered to
clients. It is important to keep a copy of documentation that has to be given
to clients.
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