Here are some methodologies for iPhone app development that you must know about.
The Agile Methodology
iPhone application developers have hugely benefited from this method, as it offers greater flexibility. In agile, planning is not done beforehand. Rather, it takes place at various developmental stages. The system supports the incremental approaches and fast go-live easily.
A high level of collaboration among different team members is made possible, with every member being allowed to suggest changes in the basic framework. The system is also more responsive to user feedback. As a developmental framework, Agile understands that the best solutions come from iterative learning. In other methods, a lot of time, energy and resources are wasted on preparing the roadmap.
Low-Code Mobile App Development Platform
Creating a high-quality app with easy navigation and an attractive user interface is no longer a luxury from the user’s perspective, but it a major USP for a low-code iOS app development company. What is most sought after by enterprises is the speed at which iPhone app development can be completed and reliable solutions deployed in a hassle-free way. This cannot be achieved with the traditional mobile app development approach of writing endless lines of code from scratch and then testing and re-testing them for bugs. This makes the entire cycle very lengthy, taking several months. In fact, by the time the app is deployed, the client’s requirements may have scaled, or technology may have evolved, rendering the solution outdated.
iPhone app development using a Low-Code Mobile Application Development Platform (MADP) allows the solution to be ready to be deployed in 4-6 weeks. A low-code platform is an automated platform that features deep libraries for pre-configured business modules, a design studio with hundreds of UI design and pre-connected technology components. Elements are brought together via a drag and drop method, post which the apps are customized at a business-level to suit the business’s unique ecosystem.
These modules already incorporate industry best practices and industry best design elements. Moreover, the come pre-tested to ensure they are free of any bugs or errors. The good low-code MADP would also allow fast integration with hundreds of third-party apps and seamless connection to legacy systems.
Using pre-configured modules allows an iOS app development company to complete the solution 10 times faster than companies using the traditional approach of iPhone app development. This helps their clients to innovate ahead of their competitors and begin benefiting from their mobility solutions faster, thus gaining a competitive edge.
The Waterfall Methodology
Just like an actual waterfall, this process entails a series of cascading steps, where one step needs to be completed before the next step begins. Many iPhone application developers argue that this methodology makes reversal difficult, which requires a lot of work and is expensive. It does ensure, however, that the project is tightly monitored at every step, to ensure timely execution of the agreed upon features and functionalities. Every step, right from conception, planning and cost estimation to designing, coding, testing and deploying takes place in a fixed order. A high level of documentation and communication is inbuilt to avoid diversion from intended behavior.
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