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Five Lessons App Developers Should Learn
With thousands of apps emerging everyday in the App Store, Android Marketplace and many other Smartphone markets, an app developer certainly need to be an expert and should learn many significant things to outshine in this tough competitive market. Every day users expect something different and app developers are obliged to quench the thirst of the users who are in search of totally distinctive and potent apps. While numerous factors like interactivity, ease of use, purpose of the app, user experience, simplicity, consistency, market trend etc, have a race with each other when it comes to creating a triumphant app, what are the most momentous lessons should an app developer learn to create an outstanding app? Let us explore.
1) Out-of-the-box thinking: This is the most important lesson that every dexterous app developer must learn. No one would like if you serve the same food on the table every day. Change is the only thing that keeps human beings active and refreshed. You can distinguish your app from your competitors apps in the market by the outstanding and unique features in yours. First, the app developer should learn about trusting his own app. Only when he trusts that his app will serve the purpose and win across platforms, he can do the magic that is required. Apps that win incomparably always have something innovative in them and that is the real skill of an app developer transformed to his toiled app.
2) Reliability and evenness: Everyone in this world has a unique identity and all of us strive to register such an identity in the minds of our target group. Prolific app developers must learn about reliability and evenness. This does not insist that all your apps must look alike or should have the same features. Instead it states that it should have something unique and special in each and every app that you release. Your users should feel the essence when they start using the app and feel proud of using it. Reliability, constancy, evenness, consistency and trust are the most crucial factors behind creating and maintaining loyal customers. This counts higher and is the purpose behind every business.
3) Simplicity leads: Simplicity is the quickest tool to reach hearts and you can impress anyone with the simple tactics used in your apps. An app is not a thesis paper where you need to unearth all your knowledge with the use of complicated choices, enormous features and commands. An app is mainly used to lighten an intricate task and conquer it easily. This is why you should always go by the KISS (Keep It Simple Smart). You need to prove that your app is simple and easy to use. It is highly necessary that your app wins the users hearts in the first 20 seconds of their time, instilling the first best impression in them. Simplicity is vital and this is the sole reason behind the success of concepts like minimalism.
4) Importance of purpose the behind the app: Every user invests his priceless time in your app and he cannot simply use your app that does not have any rationale in it. Whether it is a Smartphone app or app for your tablets everything should serve a purpose and have a strong substantiating reason behind using it. Your app should be focused on fulfilling its objectives either by solving a particular problem or by serving a particular target group. Apps without an underlying principle cannot withstand the heat of the mobile market and would bounce back in the same pace it was released.
5) Value of users: Time is highly crucial in this monetary world and every minute counts. You cannot simply think that it would take only 10 minutes of the users time to understand the working and functionality of your app. Users and their preference are highly essential as they solely contribute to the success or failure of your app. If you fail to grab the attention of your users for the first time, it gradually becomes difficult for the subsequent times as well. Users are the lifeline of every business and your apps should never fail in satisfying their emotional and visual quotient. User centric and apps that are focused on the needs and preferences of your target users can only win the tough app competition among the millions of apps striving hard in the app warfront. If the user is happy with your app functionality, usage, features and uniqueness of your app hell never leave it and would spread it extremely with his friends and peer group.
Apart from these things, an app developer should also learn on creating secured, interactive, scalable and winning apps that understands the client base and fits the needs perfectly.
Understanding Windows 8
Windows 8 made its breakthrough debut in 2012, bringing about in its wake, mixed reactions because of its uniqueness and entirely different style.
If you’re used to the previous versions of Windows, it would take some getting used to, but as with any new interface, it takes only a few minutes to gain your bearings and figure out where things are and how to accomplish tasks. You can get Windows 8 Support from Microsoft in their Help and Support website.
The most noticeable difference would be at the Start menu. The screen brings about the new touch-oriented Start screen, new apps, new interface conventions, leaving some of the more experienced PC users a little confused.
Although a little overwhelming, cheat sheets have already made their introduction to equip you and help you get the most out of Microsoft’s latest release.
The Start Screen
The Start screen apps are displayed in a fairly random order, but if you’d prefer them to be more organized, it’s best to sort them into custom groups.
You can drag People, Mail, Messaging and Calendar over to the left-hand side, for instance, to form a separate ‘People’ group. Click the ‘minimize’ icon in the bottom right corner of the screen to zoom out and you’ll now find you can drag and drop the new group (or any of the others) around as a block. Right-click within the block (while still zoomed out) and you’ll also be able to give the group a name, which – if you go on to add another 20 or 30 apps to your Start screen – will make it much easier to find the tools you need.
On a regular desktop, though, you might alternatively spin the mouse wheel to scroll backwards and forwards. You can also use the keyboard. Press the Home or End keys to jump from one end of your Start screen to the other, and then use the cursor keys to select a particular tile, tapping Enter to select it. Press the Windows key to return to the Start screen; right-click (or swipe down on) apps you don’t need and select Unpin to remove them; and drag and drop the other tiles around to organize them as you like.
Align your settings
Windows 8 also links your Windows ID, and pulls in information from SkyDrive, Xbox, Hotmail/Outlook and all the other cloud services the company is pushing.
Built in Apps
A rather unique creation would be the touchscreen interface. Some question how that would be possible on a desktop or a laptop. The answer would be to use the keyboard instead.
Knowing the keyboard shortcuts for Windows 8 will make it easier for you to navigate the system. Win+C brings up the Charms bar, for example, while pressing the Windows key on its own switches between the desktop and the Start page. Another useful tip: hit Ctrl+Tab on the Start page to switch to the ‘All apps’ view.
File History
A real savior on backup. Now, you dont have to worry about losing your important files and documents because Windows 8 keeps a track of previous versions of your important files, which can be a lifesaver if you accidentally delete or lose a document.
You would have to however, manually activate the File Saver from the System and Security section of Control Panel. You would also need a second hard drive -external, internal or networked.
Simpler shutdown
Shutting down the PC is the same as in previous Windows versions, but with Windows 8, rather than opening the Charms bar, and going through the regular process of selecting the Power button and then selecting Shut Down, you can now simply press Alt+F4 while viewing the desktop. Then press Enter to shut down the PC or choose an alternative option from the drop-down menu.
Conclusion
In conclusion, these trendy presentations will just keep on the increase since Windows 8 will eventually have a successor as well, perhaps Windows 9 in 2014 or 2015. It has been rumored that A Windows Blue is in the works for 2013.
Windows 8 tutorials can be found on my Windows 8 How-To’s, Tutorials, and Walkthroughs page. It would also be helpful to know that many remote online technical assistance services offer comprehensive Windows 8 support, as and when needed.
Understanding Windows 8
Windows 8 made its breakthrough debut in 2012, bringing about in its wake, mixed reactions because of its uniqueness and entirely different style.
If you’re used to the previous versions of Windows, it would take some getting used to, but as with any new interface, it takes only a few minutes to gain your bearings and figure out where things are and how to accomplish tasks. You can get Windows 8 Support from Microsoft in their Help and Support website.
The most noticeable difference would be at the Start menu. The screen brings about the new touch-oriented Start screen, new apps, new interface conventions, leaving some of the more experienced PC users a little confused.
Although a little overwhelming, cheat sheets have already made their introduction to equip you and help you get the most out of Microsoft’s latest release.
The Start Screen
The Start screen apps are displayed in a fairly random order, but if you’d prefer them to be more organized, it’s best to sort them into custom groups.
You can drag People, Mail, Messaging and Calendar over to the left-hand side, for instance, to form a separate ‘People’ group. Click the ‘minimize’ icon in the bottom right corner of the screen to zoom out and you’ll now find you can drag and drop the new group (or any of the others) around as a block. Right-click within the block (while still zoomed out) and you’ll also be able to give the group a name, which – if you go on to add another 20 or 30 apps to your Start screen – will make it much easier to find the tools you need.
On a regular desktop, though, you might alternatively spin the mouse wheel to scroll backwards and forwards. You can also use the keyboard. Press the Home or End keys to jump from one end of your Start screen to the other, and then use the cursor keys to select a particular tile, tapping Enter to select it. Press the Windows key to return to the Start screen; right-click (or swipe down on) apps you don’t need and select Unpin to remove them; and drag and drop the other tiles around to organize them as you like.
Align your settings
Windows 8 also links your Windows ID, and pulls in information from SkyDrive, Xbox, Hotmail/Outlook and all the other cloud services the company is pushing.
Built in Apps
A rather unique creation would be the touchscreen interface. Some question how that would be possible on a desktop or a laptop. The answer would be to use the keyboard instead.
Knowing the keyboard shortcuts for Windows 8 will make it easier for you to navigate the system. Win+C brings up the Charms bar, for example, while pressing the Windows key on its own switches between the desktop and the Start page. Another useful tip: hit Ctrl+Tab on the Start page to switch to the ‘All apps’ view.
File History
A real savior on backup. Now, you dont have to worry about losing your important files and documents because Windows 8 keeps a track of previous versions of your important files, which can be a lifesaver if you accidentally delete or lose a document.
You would have to however, manually activate the File Saver from the System and Security section of Control Panel. You would also need a second hard drive -external, internal or networked.
Simpler shutdown
Shutting down the PC is the same as in previous Windows versions, but with Windows 8, rather than opening the Charms bar, and going through the regular process of selecting the Power button and then selecting Shut Down, you can now simply press Alt+F4 while viewing the desktop. Then press Enter to shut down the PC or choose an alternative option from the drop-down menu.
Conclusion
In conclusion, these trendy presentations will just keep on the increase since Windows 8 will eventually have a successor as well, perhaps Windows 9 in 2014 or 2015. It has been rumored that A Windows Blue is in the works for 2013.
Windows 8 tutorials can be found on my Windows 8 How-To’s, Tutorials, and Walkthroughs page. It would also be helpful to know that many remote online technical assistance services offer comprehensive Windows 8 support, as and when needed.