App accomplished : strategies for app development success

Summary: Annotation Build Great Apps: End-to-End Processes, Tools, and Management Tips for Doing It Right!Foreword by Kyle Richter, CEO, MartianCraftToday, successful apps are complex software projects. You can't just knock them off in a weekend--and, worse, many common programming habits don't work well in mobile. You need skills, processes, tools, management techniques, and best practices that are honed for mobile platforms and realities. In App Accomplished, top mobile developer Carl Brown provides all that--so you can run your entire project effectively and get the answers you need right now. Whether you're writing your own code or contracting out, you'll find hard-won guidance for your entire app development life cycle. Brown guides you step-by-step from planning and design through testing and updates. Through case studies drawn from his immense experience, he reveals why so many app projects fail--and how to avoid the mistakes that derailed them. When it comes to apps, a great idea isn't enough: You have to execute. This is the first book that shows you how. Understand mobile-specific issues that lead even experienced developers astrayFind developers who can do a great job with your unique app at a fair priceDefine the requirements you need to create accurate schedules and budgetsWork with developers to get the best possible resultsManage and communicate effectively to avoid cost overrunsSolve problems before they get out of controlDevelop wireframes and prototypes that clarify the user's core experienceChoose app components, from servers to data storageSelect tools for source control, testing, project tracking, and moreIdentify and fill crucial skills gapsEstimate the quality of the app you're buildingEfficiently test and debug your appRecover from App Store rejectionLeverage user feedback to help plan your next releaseDetermine when an existing project is too far off course to fix.