How to make an app: sketch the idea of your app
October 8, 2020 at 4:48 pm,
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Every application starts with an idea. You don't have to be big, innovative, or smart.Just one idea is enough as well as how to make an app.
Outline your application idea with pencil and paper. The goal is to make the idea tangible. You define how your application works and what its characteristics are, before you start developing the application. It's as simple as that!
You don't need any special tools to sketch your app idea. A pen and a notebook is sufficient. Start drawing, make a list of features, and see if the idea comes to life on paper. I like to separate the app's functions into two groups: Must Haves and Nice To Haves. The Must Haves are features your app can't do without, and Nice To Haves are features that are great but not crucial.
When you create an app, you want it to be as simple and mean as possible. That's called the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and it's the simplest first version of your app. When you focus on what's most important, you speed up your application development process and make it more resilient to setbacks.
Some questions to ask yourself:
- What features can you skip?
- What feature is a unique selling point or a money generator?
- Is there a feature that makes your app bloat or slows down its creation?
A good application does one thing well. Some examples:
- A note taking app like Bear is great for taking notes
- A transportation app like Uber helps people get from A to B; the other functions are secondary
- A game app like Two Dots is great for entertaining people, you shouldn't try to do more
It's tempting to create a feature-rich app. This only hides what your app is good at. Make sure your app only does one thing and does it right.
- Time: Take a few hours, up to a few days, to outline your application.