After releasing our mobile app, we have received a few requests from our network on developing mobile apps for others. At this time, we don't have the bandwidth to take on these projects but we're happy to provide advisemenet based on our experience. If you're new to app development, you'll encounter different options for developing a mobile app. We developed everything in house without any knowledge of the native iOS and Android development frameworks. The current MVP version of the IABB app was developed using Cordova and JQuery Mobile which allowed our team to use existing HTML, CSS, and JavaScript knowledge.
With mobile device usage soaring, businesses know having a mobile ready website and mobile app can significantly increase their business. For that reason, skilled iOS and Android developers are in high demand which in return makes hiring a developer costly. Along with high demand also comes the possibility of finding the wrong developer which can directly affect the timeline and quality.
For most startups, it is key to first develop an MVP. The frameworks listed below allow an MVP to be quickly developed at significantly lower costs. You still have to find a quality developer or two but these frameworks use technologies that are more widespread. Each framework has different advantages and disadvantages so care must be taken in choosing the right platform for your project.
We were satisfied with our MVP built using Cordova and JQuery, but we plan to move to Xamarin for a few reasons such as future support and better user experience. At IABB, we're lucky to have a couple of experienced developers as co-founders. For your project, don't get discouraged if you get a quote out of your budget. Using one of the above the frameworks and a MVP mindset, will allow you to save time and money.