Since the invention of the smartphone, there has been a steady rise in the demand for mobile applications. According to one survey, more than 80% of internet users access it via their smartphones. This is an astounding number which has resulted in the development of apps to meet virtually every human digital needs. Businesses are not left out. In order to tap out of this enormous number of mobile device users, businesses are investing heavily in creative apps to simplify business processes and meet different needs. This has resulted in the market being oversaturated with new mobile apps, many of which are poorly developed.
So the question is; how does a developer stand out from this overly crowded marketplace? The five traits mentioned below will help app developers or
app development companies to create excellent products. If you are a developer and you are seeking ways by which you can improve your delivery, then work on improving the presence and strength of these traits;
1. Creativity:
One of the principal qualities app developers or app development companies must possess in order to make an impact in a highly competitive environment is a creative spirit. There are thousands of apps in existence, in order to stand out from the fray, you must be able to think outside the box. Being creative goes beyond being an artist, instead, it is the ability to think differently, to see the world and its needs in a different dimension. This insight will give you a good idea about what people want and you will be able to develop mobile apps which will fit with the public landscape.
2. Foresight:
When you consider most of the top apps available in the market today, you will realize that aside from them being excellent pieces of software, they were developed at just the right moment. Timing is as essential as skill or creativity when it comes to app development. A properly developed app that is published at the wrong time will fail woefully.
The reason behind the success of some of those top apps is that its developers possessed strong foresight. Basically, these app developers were able to look into the future and saw a need and a market for their apps. In a highly competitive environment, anticipation can be the difference between a highly successful and averagely successful enterprise. Your ability as a business to anticipate the needs of the public, and to provide, or at least position yourself to provide, for such needs will guarantee you an incredible leg-up on your competition.
As an app developer, you can develop your sense of foresight by paying attention to the pulse of the market. Listen to what the public is saying and what they are interested in, and you may just be the harbinger of the next biggest technological marvel.
3. Technical savvy:
It is completely impossible for app developers to attain success without deep technical knowledge and skills. You must be imbued with technical skills. In order to build an app that stands out, you must be a developer that equally stands out. You have to be the best of the best when it comes to app development. The way a developer can improve his/her technical prowess is by immersion. You must fill your life with app interaction and software. At every opportunity you have, you must engage with app development. You must attend
webinars, workshops etc. Do everything you can to develop your technical skills and you would be an expert at what you are doing. Eventually, your hard work will pay off when you know more than anyone around you.
4. Flexibility:
Compared to many other industries, the
tech industry is about the most dynamic; always changing and evolving. What may be considered novel today can quickly become obsolete in the coming months. Therefore, in order to be in the top league and develop quality mobile apps, you must have the ability to adapt to the ever-changing industry. It can be quite easy to get rigid over an ambition. But you must never allow this to happen when it comes to app development. Being flexible will serve you greatly in the long run. You must be willing to try out new ideas, new methods, and new models. Oftentimes, it is a good idea to try out a new idea that doesn't match your initial plan, this may yield amazing success.
5. Tenacity:
Wherever there is money to be made the competition is always intense. When it comes to app development, there are a lot of app developers that have their eyes on the prize. This intense competition often forces a lot of app developers to give up along the way, but it is important that you don't. This is where tenacity is highly important. Tenacity is the ability to keep going even when your juice is out, even when it seems as if the odds are stacked up against you, even when it appears like you are not making headway.
In life, just like in mobile app development, you can never achieve anything meaningful without tenacity and persistence. Nothing will be delivered to you on a platter, you must be able to push through even in difficult times. As an app developer, if you think your idea is good enough then don't give up on it so easily.
Conclusion
For app developers to succeed in mobile app development, they must put all these above qualities to bear. Some of the other qualities which are also important but was not mentioned include; curiosity, passion, discerning, and confidence. All of these qualities are what distinguishes top app developers from mediocre ones.
