iOS application development

After preparing a detailed list of functionalities, listing design specifications, and determining which functionalities should be included in the minimum product version, we shift our attention to the application design. In the case of mobile applications, we particularly focus on their design. The UX/UI of mobile applications is extremely important due to their specific nature. Most mobile applications are used outside of the office and must be easy to use.

After preparing detailed application mockups that show the client what his future application will look like, we discuss the application architecture within the team. Typically, iOS applications use the MVC: Model-view-controller pattern. This architecture breaks the application down into separate “parts” – UI, data, and code, making it easier to develop the application further. At this stage, we also prepare a specification for implementing the application into the App Store. This stage is often wrongly overlooked by developers and usually requires a lot of tweaks at the end of the application development process. At iMakeable, we always make sure our apps meet Apple’s requirements regarding performance, security, and other relevant issues.

After selecting the application’s architecture, we always create the MVP version: the minimum valuable product that will enable the app’s introduction to the market and the inflow of the first customers. At this stage, we focus on the flawless implementation of basic functionalities. We check whether our UX/UI design suits the application’s users and, if necessary, we make any corrections. Usually, these are minor changes, as our designers always follow Apple’s interface guidelines.