Learn how to make an app by following these steps from mag+. Our app-making guide walks you through key steps within the app-making process, from setting up your app development environment to testing your app. Referring to mag+’s “Make an App Resource Center” will help you get your first app up and running in no time!
- Choosing Your App Development Environment
- Decide which operating system your app will run on.
- Decide which mobile devices you want your app to be compatible with.
- Planning Your App
- Identify the intended users of your app.
- Decide which type of app you’re looking to make. Is your app for business or leisure purposes?
- Set goals for your app.
- Decide which app development platform you’re going to use.
- Set Up Your Development Project
- Decide which computer you will use to make your app.
- Open a developer account.
- Download an image editor.
- Choose any other app-making tools you need.
- Make an App
- Sign up for an app-making platform.
- Design your app content.
- Create any necessary image assets.
- Generate the requisite app certificates.
- Upload everything, and then build your app.
- App Testing
- Define your test devices.
- Distribute your test app to users.
- Make any necessary adjustments based on test-user feedback.
- Submit your app.