Hiring a mobile app developer for the first time is a very difficult decision, especially when you are playing it safe don’t want to lose money. Your chance of dominating your market with your business idea highly depends on your mobile app development partner.
You may be asking yourself, where do I start? Yes, there are many different communities of app developers out there, and it is also true that it is difficult to find the right person or company that can bring your idea to success. We have made the process easy for you by providing tips that you can use to narrow down your search.
Here are tips on how to hire a mobile app developer in 2020.
Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)
If you are looking to hire an individual or a company to develop an app for your business, then you need to look for one that is willing to sign an NDA. With a signed non-disclosure agreement, you are sure that your idea is protected and you have the legal support you need in case there is a breach of contract by the other party. It is better to work with a developer that values confidentiality.
Experience
Experience is one of the factors that most people use in their criteria when selecting a mobile app developer. We prefer that you go with one that has vast knowledge and skills in a particular type of application. Being specific in the type of mobile app experience you are looking for will help you get the best results.
Proof of experience is best provided by the examples of previous work, failed or successful, and portfolio. Going through their past work should help you gauge their proficiency in developing the specific app you want for your business. This way, you will know in advance what to expect from the developer.
Customer Reviews
All developers will always show their good side, but if you happen to find a company that is willing to show its bad side then they are trustworthy. If the developers are not willing to show their weaknesses, then you can use customer reviews to evaluate their extent of failure.
Nowadays companies are getting away with this by paying for positive reviews, so it is important to look for sites that offer genuine app developer reviews. Top app review websites will also give the information you need about the products of a mobile app company.
Time Frame and Cost of Development
Having done your research and coming up with a range of timeframe and cost, you can use the information to structure questions to show if the developer is competent. Knowing the standard time of each procedure in your project gives you the advantage of using the information to test the experience of the developer.
Professionals take less time and may charge more for their services. If you are on a tight budget, then you can go with the one that offers the average in terms of time and cost. All in all, you’ll only get what you are paying for.
Geographical Location
There are some regions, countries, states, or cities that are known to be the best for mobile app development. If you are hiring from all around the world, then you can try developers from countries in Eastern Europe and the Balkan region such as Ukraine and Poland. But if you are looking for a local company in the state of Colorado, then Denver would be the right place to start your search.
Repeat Customers
It is not enough to work with a company or an individual that has one-time projects with their clients, it is good to go with a mobile app developer that has repeat customers. Developers that meet this qualification factor show that they offer quality and effective services. No one is willing to spend money with a company if they do not like what they are getting from them.
What Devices Are They Using?
It is rather odd to work with someone who develops apps for iOS but uses android phones. The developer must show passion for what they are doing through their selection of devices and operating systems. You will need someone or a company that has invested deeply in the type of app that you wish to develop.
Knowledge on The Project Scope
It is important that you work with someone that understands your project. The developer should show interest by making contributions to your app idea and design. A developer who does not question your decisions or who just agrees with you all the time is not the best for you.
A good developer should challenge your knowledge in their field, but not show off. They should be able to guide you in areas that you might have overlooked. Some clients might leave out an important element of the Mobile app development process purposely to see if the developer will notice.
The best way to gauge the knowledge base of the developer is by asking technical questions. For you to use this criterion you have to have at the least a basic knowledge of mobile app development. You can also find someone who knows about this topic to ask the questions for you.
Maintainability of Code
Look for a developer whom you want to work with, in the long run, one that values quality and maintainability in their code. Experts in hiring developers will advise you to go for individuals or agencies that offer code that is easy to read, modify, or extend. This way, you can use any other developer available to troubleshoot the app whenever there are bugs and errors.
Technology, Tools, And Storage
The API they use matters because it determines the features that you can get from your mobile app development. The level of technology is a good consideration when you are hiring because modern apps use more advanced technologies to improve usability and user experience. The use of cloud technology improves performance and reduces the cost of mobile app development.
About 5280 Software LLC:
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All projects are built according to a clearly defined scope of work. If you need assistance with scope creation, we offer this as a service. This scope of work will be used in the provided development contract. Make sure whomever you hire for your project provides you a development contract with clearly defined pricing, development timeline, payment schedule, and deliverables. We would like to learn about your project and help refine your scope of work.
If you have an idea for a mobile app, please emails us your full name or company name and we will send you a signed NDA. We send NDAs to all potential clients to guarantee your ideas and documents will be kept in confidence. Once an NDA is in place, feel free to book a free discovery call. You can also fill out our app development questionnaire to share the details of your project before your call. We are the leading firm specializing in building solutions for the web, iphones and other smart devices including IOT. Our company can create a custom solution on a variety of platforms using the most current popular programming languages. Weather it is a cross platform hybrid app or a natively programmed solution, we have you covered!
We look forward to speaking with you about your project. Learn why clients around the world trust working with 5280 Software LLC. We support our clients from mockups, sketch, wireframes, and graphic design, development, product launch and ASO when we publish your app, and even code updates at a competitive price point. Feel free to visit us on our social sites Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, or send us a LinkedIn connection request to learn about our offers to get answers to your questions. Let us turn your idea into reality!
