Essential Checklist Prior to Hiring iPhone App Developers
By Toby Simon
@tobysimon (8)
New Delhi, India
September 20, 2013 7:49am CST
We understand that it may get a bit overwhelming for you to make the right choice of the offshore mobile app Development Company and side by side concentrate on your business as well. Below, we have shortlisted a checklist of the essential criteria that you may follow in order to ensure that you get the best iPhone and Android app development blokes on board for your project.
Here is the checklist to consider before hiring a mobile app developer:
Go with the most experienced
The worth of a true developer is highlighted in the years of experience that he or she possesses. The world of mobile app development may appear very lucrative and groovy in the beginning, but eventually the fire seems to fade away and a lot of developers either quit or go on to do something else in life. But those developers who are truly passionate about developing highly value adding and problem solving application, fight the temptations and stay in the industry. You are looking for such developers only, and if it is going to be a dream mobile app development project for you, you are looking or nothing short than a minimum of 3 years of experience.
But look at their portfolio too
It is also important for you to have a complete look at their portfolio. Often, if you have done your research well and have already contacted a few development centers online or on various outsourcing websites, you will receive a well scaled and glorious portfolio. Look for the versatility, the different features they were able to include in the apps and the range of functionalities that they provided in the app. Look for the layout, the design, the typography, the friendly user interface and strong functionalities. Experience alone is not going to do the trick; it should have substantial examples to support itself as well.
Try to decipher their technical knowledge
There is a specific Software Development Kit which is put to use while developing application for iOS architecture. Android OS again drives a lot of inspiration from C, C++, and Java etc. Thus you need to check the potential of the developers in these platforms. Hire iOS developer with the moist elaborate knowledge of the software development kit. Their portfolio is a loud and clear example of how focused they are with the particular platform. You may also consider certain certifications from recognized institutes etc.
Check for interpersonal and communication skills
Lastly, an important factor contributing to the success of your iPhone app development collaborations and outsourcing spree is the ease of the flow communication that happens between you and the developer of your choice. If you have got more than one competitive mobile applications development service provider fitting all the other criteria, go with the one that you feel the most comfortable talking to. Understand what drives them in life, if they are into this business simply for money, or the very fact that they able to create something. And base your decision on this ultimate judgment.
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@dieterdouglas (24)
• New York, New York
4 Feb 14
All ambitious iPhone designers should keep in mind that they have to be both enthusiastic and impressive in building clean programs.