How To Develop An Android App From Scratch to End

If you have reached this article it is very likely that you are considering creating an application of some kind . Either to improve the productivity of your company, to undertake in the mobile sector or with any other objective. But the truth is that it is not such a simple process.

In general, starting a digital project, such as creating an Android app, you have to be patient. First of all, prepare notebook and pen and start taking notes. Soak yourself well before the subject, before you start looking for an Android programmer .

To help you gather all that information, we present our tutorial to create an Android app. You are ready? We start in 3, 2, 1 ... We take off!

Why create an android app?

If you are one of those who do not know why create an Android app, pay attention. It is true that if you opt for Android, you set aside iOS users. But if they do it in reverse you will also lose many opportunities.

So ... how to make an Android app? Yes, our reasons:

• It has a greater share of the Android market in Spain. Although in the United States the share of iOS continues to grow.
• Developer cost per hour cheaper than iOS.
• There is more variety of terminals, so there is a greater chance of continuing to grow. While iOS only works on Apple devices.
• It is a much more customizable operating system.

How is it different to make an app for Android from other platforms?

When developing an app there are many small differences. But the main one is the operating system itself and the programming language. Each native development will use a code and language.

That is why we will have to choose different developers to create an Android app and another one for iOS. Our budget, our business model, our promotion strategy, will be different.

1. Type of programming

In the case of the native development of apps for Android, the work will only serve us for Android. If we opt for other types of programming such as cross-platform applications. With cross-platform development work can help us for other OS. Of course, the final performance of your application may not be as good.

Choosing the type of programming when creating Android applications is important. If you do not choose the one that best suits your project, you may not get the desired result. Consult the experts to have more information about your specific case. Each project is a world. You may not need an Android app but simply a hybrid app.

2. Development time

If we compare with the creation of applications for iOS, there may be no difference. That is, creating your app for Android may need the same time as for iOS.

The nuances are in the diversity of programming languages ​​and type of development. We did not take the same to create a native Android app to do a cross platform. Find out well the times that will be needed in each case. If you have a certain urgency, you may need an alternative to creating native Android applications .

3. The cost of development

There are some tools to get your estimate. For example, you can calculate the cost of your Android app with ourquacuestamiapp.com tool .

2. Business phase

In this second phase we move from the idea to the project. We still do not get to work to create an app for Android. But we need to define the project more broadly and in detail.

• Business model and monetization of your Android app. It is time to define the business model of your Android application. Create an app because it does not make sense. What do you want to get with her? How are you going to achieve it? That is what it is. As well as monetization methods. We include them in this phase since they must be decided before entering the development and design phase of the application itself.

• Definition of the Android application project. You must create a document that reflects all aspects of your Android application. From the most basic part such as mockups to monetization forms or brand design colors if you have already chosen them. If it is not 100% complete, you can leave things in the inkwell. For example, if you need a separate design or specialized consulting.

If you do not know how to define a good mobile project you can consult our article about it (define a good mobile app project). Here we will see all aspects of your app.

3. Development and design phase

This is the longest phase of the entire process of creating Android applications or for any other OS. We enter the serious part, in the development. We are one of those who think that since you launch into the mobile pool, you have to do it well.

It is useless to create an app without thinking it well, without developing it well or without promoting it. We will start then to find the Android professionals that best fit your project.

• Android app development team. Since you want and do not know how to create an Android app it is best to find who does. In Yeeply we help you find a good development team specialized in Android. Specialized in creating apps similar to yours.

• Android app design. It is essential that you have in mind the design of applications for your project. In the case of designing native Android applications you should think about the operation of this operating system. For example in material design animations, in smart notifications, etc. In general, the design of applications for Android OS seeks visual simplicity.

• Get a Project Manager. You need someone to help you manage the process of creating your Android app. Not because you are not able, but to speed up processes. So you can focus on more important issues and not logistics. From Yeeply, we can provide you with one to help you manage your project.

4. Launch phase

Once all the processes have been validated, your application is almost ready for publication. Before launching it you have to prepare some things so that it has all the possible repercussions. In fact, the first week of an app in the store is crucial to gain visibility and start positioning.

• ASO, the SEO of mobile applications. The ASO owes its name to its acronym in English for “App Store Optimization”. That is, the ASO is the positioning of your app within the application stores. To get a good ASO for your Android app we have to define the keywords well. It is highly recommended that you have an ASO expert for this task. Since if you can not position yourself well, you will not generate downloads of your Android app.
• Prepare a press kit. Before launching it is convenient that you prepare a press package to send to the media. Prepare a press release, promotional images of your app and other materials you may need to

• Spectacular launch . Now yes ... To launch your app! Keep in mind that the upload to stores is not immediate. In the case of Google Play it usually takes a couple of hours, but for other stores such as Apple Store it may take several days. Synchronize your launch in case you launch your app for several operating systems. And once your app is uploaded, the promotion you had prepared in advance begins