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Mobile Apps Team

Building native and cross-platform mobile applications

Expertise

  • iOS & Android Development
  • Cross-Platform Solutions
  • Mobile UI/UX Design
  • Push Notifications
  • App Store Optimization
  • Mobile Performance Optimization

Technologies

React NativeFlutterSwiftKotlinExpoFirebase

Our Process

1

Platform Selection & Setup

Choosing technology stack and setting up development environment

  • Evaluate requirements and choose platform (native vs cross-platform)
  • Set up development environment (Xcode, Android Studio)
  • Initialize project with React Native or Flutter
  • Configure build settings and signing certificates
  • Set up version control and branching strategy
2

UI/UX Implementation

Building mobile-optimized user interfaces

  • Implement responsive layouts for various screen sizes
  • Follow platform-specific design guidelines (iOS HIG, Material Design)
  • Build reusable components and navigation patterns
  • Implement gesture controls and animations
  • Ensure accessibility features (screen readers, font scaling)
3

API Integration & State Management

Connecting mobile app to backend services

  • Implement API client with proper error handling
  • Set up state management (Redux, MobX, Provider)
  • Handle offline functionality and data caching
  • Implement authentication and secure token storage
  • Test API integrations with mock data
4

Native Features Integration

Implementing device-specific features

  • Integrate camera, location, and sensor APIs
  • Implement push notifications (FCM, APNs)
  • Add biometric authentication (Face ID, Touch ID)
  • Integrate device storage and file system
  • Handle deep linking and universal links
5

Testing & Quality Assurance

Ensuring app quality across devices

  • Write unit tests and integration tests
  • Perform manual testing on physical devices
  • Test on multiple OS versions and screen sizes
  • Conduct beta testing with TestFlight or Google Play Beta
  • Fix bugs and optimize performance
6

App Store Submission

Publishing app to App Store and Google Play

  • Prepare app icons, screenshots, and store listing
  • Write compelling app description and keywords
  • Submit app for review to App Store and Google Play
  • Address review feedback and resubmit if needed
  • Monitor app performance and user reviews
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Code Quality

At least two team members have reviewed and approved the code changes

Code follows team coding standards, style guide, and best practices

ESLint/Prettier passes with zero errors and warnings

Complex logic is well-documented with clear comments and JSDoc

All console.log statements and debug code removed from production

Testing

Minimum 80% code coverage with meaningful unit tests

All integration tests pass successfully in CI/CD pipeline

Feature tested manually across different scenarios and edge cases

Verified functionality in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge

Tested on mobile devices (iOS/Android) and tablets

Existing features still work correctly after changes

Security

All user inputs are validated and sanitized to prevent injection attacks

Proper authentication and authorization checks implemented

No API keys, passwords, or sensitive data exposed in code

All API calls use HTTPS and secure communication protocols

No critical or high-severity vulnerabilities in dependencies

Proper CORS and Content Security Policy configured

Performance

Page load time, API response time meet performance targets

Images optimized and compressed, using appropriate formats (WebP, AVIF)

Large components and routes are code-split and lazy-loaded

Database queries optimized with proper indexes and efficient joins

Appropriate caching (Redis, CDN) for static and dynamic content

JavaScript bundle size within acceptable limits (< 200KB gzipped)

Accessibility

Meets WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility standards

All interactive elements accessible via keyboard navigation

Tested with screen readers (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver)

Text and interactive elements meet minimum contrast ratios (4.5:1)

Proper ARIA labels and semantic HTML elements used

Clear focus indicators for all interactive elements

Documentation

README.md includes setup instructions, dependencies, and usage

API endpoints documented with request/response examples

CHANGELOG.md updated with new features, fixes, and breaking changes

All required environment variables documented in .env.example

Deployment procedures documented for production release

Database & Data

Database migration scripts created and tested

Database backup completed before deployment

Rollback procedure documented and tested

Data validation and integrity checks implemented

Deployment

All automated tests passing in CI/CD pipeline

Feature deployed and tested in staging environment

All production environment variables configured correctly

Error tracking and performance monitoring set up

Release notes prepared for stakeholder communication

Plan for verifying production deployment is successful