A Few Questions You Should ask Before Hiring an App Developer
Posted by Nextware Technologies on January 25th, 2017
Thinking of having an app made? Hiring the right app developer is crucial, and there are certain factors you must consider before choosing one—including the developer’s experience, expertise, certifications, approach to application development, and the types of apps he or she has developed for other clients. Asking the following questions can be very helpful in deciding whether an app developer is a good fit:
• Ask yourself: Do I really need an app?
One of the most crucial questions to ask should be answered by you. Determine your goals for wanting to have an application for your business, and define the reasons why your target audience should use it. Make sure the application will be able to provide a solution to an issue or serve as a service for your customers. That way, you can be sure that you are investing in something that can help your business become more successful and increase its ROI.
• Ask yourself: What platform should I release my app in?
Do your homework to get an answer to this question. Find out what kinds of devices and operating systems your end-users are using. For instance, if the majority of your customer base uses Android smartphones and tablets, then you need to hire an app developer that has years of experience in making Android apps. You may want to consider having apps developed for multiple platforms, too, like Windows and Apple.
• Ask the developer: Can you tell me about the last two apps you made?
This question can help you determine the app developer’s process on previous projects and how long they took to finish. Developers should disclose the challenges they encountered along the way and how they resolved them. Consider asking for references, too, and get in touch with previous clients to verify the kind of experience they had working with the developer.
• Ask the developer: How long can I count on your services?
Some app developers can only work with you for as long as the project is being developed. Reputable app developers can reliable for as long as you need them, even after your app has been launched. This way, you can rely on them for maintenance and upgrades, too.
About the Author:
Afshin at Nextware Technologies brings more than twenty years of experience to the team in developing state-of-the-art IT solutions and re-engineering business processes. He joins us from Moog, Inc., a leading aerospace manufacturing firm, where he managed a team of engineers and IT staff supporting a global user base in 26 countries. Prior to Moog, he helped transform Curlin Medical from a struggling, single-product medical device manufacturer to a diversified, M powerhouse with 250 employees worldwide and a range of highly-differentiated flagship products. Afshin received his B.S. in Computer Science from California State University of Fullerton.
