HOW TO MAKE AN IMPRESSIVE

ANDROID APP
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Introd)ction
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Mobile communication platform has successfully been computing
and revolutionizing the entire mobile industry. The two major
competitors, Android and iOS, have been eually e!celling in
bringing forward their outstanding features and applications for
various devices to serve a large domain of audience. The real
reason for the success of these devices is the humongous
amount of apps that have been built for them. Of all the mobile
platforms, Android out paces in many ways. The major factor
being the low revenue generation by Android as many apps can
be downloaded for free. The revenue is generated through in"app
advertising.

A*o)t Android
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Android is an Open Source operating system that powers smart"
phones, super phones and tablets. Applications for android based
devices can be downloaded and installed from the #oogle $lay
website, creating ample opportunities for
Android App D#'#%opm#nt. App %evelopment is done using the
Android S%& 'Software %eveloping &it( which is )ava based App
$rogramming *nterface. This ma+es the Android operating system
dominate the entire smart"phone world mar+et and thus ta+e the
android based developing business to great heights.

Instr)ctions +or D#'#%op#rs
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*t is essential for the developers to outline the demands and
reuirements of users and create successful apps. ,aving clear
understanding of the fundamentals of mobile app development
ensures appropriate app ma+ing and even distribution of the
massive online digital content. -nderlying are certain useful tips
that will help an app developer to ma+e a successful application.

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.or optimal user e!perience, it is necessary to consider the fact
that devices have inbuilt orientation sensors which have the
setting usually default to automatic mode. $roper room for
landscape and portrait modes must be ensured. Setting up the
layout folders with different ualifiers accordingly gives
appropriate auto orientation. *n addition to this, an app developer
must design and develop an application that is compatible to
different screen sizes, including the wide range of smart"phones,
tablets, tv etc. *t must fit each screen configuration aptly.

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/ith the wide range of Android device users residing in many
regions, it is essential for the developer to design an app that
supports all languages of the regions. *tems of user interface that
can be localized should be stored onto separate resource files.
Specifying the configuration language and region, the ualifier will
automatically switch to device0s default locale.

Attracti'#n#ss o/ T$# Icon
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A developer must consider that the loo+ of the icon gives the first
impression and thus should be eye catchy. #oogle $lay offers a
platform of infinite apps. /hile searching and scrolling, an
attractive icon must draw the users0 attention. This creates a long
lasting impression over the user and ma+es his interest in the app
even more.

Socia%isation and Pop)%arisation
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Awareness among the massive audience helps in computer
coding and also, to +now if the app suits their demands and
reuirements. .or instance, by sharing information or the success
of a certain app through social networ+ing or media, a user can
help in more people viewing and downloading that app. Thus,
socialization plays a significant role in spreading awareness and
consciousness among the vast population.

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/hile developing Apps, responsive web design can serve the best
solution for the problems faced. *t deals with the compatibility over
different browsers and platforms. *t is often that devices hang and
become unresponsive to any input, lin+ or clic+, not accepting any
orders , which might last for appro!imately 1 seconds. This
inconvenience can be overcome by creating a separate wor+er
thread running in the bac+ground. A more detailed control could
be effective. A message dialogue or progress bar could appear
notifying the users for the same. Thus, there comes a need to
evaluate the Apps0 responsiveness.

T#stin& on Hardwar# D#'ic#s
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The best testing platform for an app is on the hardware devices.
There has been a definite need of testing the app no matter how
well the emulator is configured to match up with hardware
specifications. *t gives a clear and a practical picture of how the
app really loo+s and performs. .or Android based devices , testing
is crucial since there are many combinations of platform A$*
versions and hardware configurations. Over time, it has become
less challenging since the devices have adopted latest A$*s and
providing system updates freuently.

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-ser comments and suggestions help in all +inds of businesses to
grow and progress. Analysing reviews and ratings of app features,
functionalities, user interface, etc. generated, by customers, helps
in improving and overcoming any drawbac+s for the effectiveness
of an app. *t helps in meeting the demands and reuirements of
users in future as well. A good relation with the customer is
developed which helps in the growth. 2lients also feels the need
to comment and evaluate the app if he feels his feedbac+ was
valued.

,onc%)sion
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2arefully considering the factors, the applications get the
advantage of becoming popular and impressive in the ever
growing mar+et base. 2hanges in the mar+et trend give us the
idea of the ongoing current features and to +eep up with it3
corresponding necessary up"to"date s+ills must be adopted. The
ultimate goal is to develop apps with popular features that
massive clientele would love and meanwhile boost your own
business opportunities. #oogle0s Android platform gives the app
ma+ers far more freedom to e!plore the new functionality than any
other domain.

T$an0s
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