Apple’s App Store is considered as the most important invention in the history of the Apple. It gradually increases the number of users of iPhone, iPad or iPod. After the launch of App Store, it has become easier for iPhone users to get the desired app from the App Store. In the present scenario, it has become an ocean of the applications.
With the launch of the App Store, Apple has given a huge opportunity to hundreds of small companies and freelancers to enhance their business in the application development market, specifically in the iPhone application development. To do so, the small scale IT companies has started their hunt to hire the best iPhone App developer.
Finding a mobile application developer is not at all a tough task, but finding the best mobile application developer that suits your business requirement is difficult. It is necessary to check their qualification, skill-set, and knowledge in the field, but above all try to find out more of them by asking these few things.
Here are a few points describing what you should ask before hiring a developer:
Check Portfolio: Have a brief look at the portfolio of the candidate applying for the position. A qualified candidate would be eager to show his/her skill set to the interviewer. A good developer must have very good knowledge of UI/UX. Use it as an advantage over the coding skills.
Client References: A good developer would never hesitate while sharing his/her previous client’s contact information. If a candidate is happily sharing the required contact details of previous clients, then the person must be the right choice for your organization. Any sincere candidate who is rightfully doing his previous job would never hesitate to share past company’s professional experiences. Use clients’ contact information as a reference for their current job.
Previously Developed iPhone Applications: While looking out for experienced developers, it is also necessary to find out the iPhone applications they have developed for former clients. Feel free to ask their formerly developed iPhone applications. Try to have a hands-on experience on the applications. It will surely help you clarifying all your doubts related to the candidate’s skill set. The responsiveness, adaptability, usability and user-interface of the application are the best way to check whether the candidate is reliable or not.
Consider a Whole Package, Not Just Coding: Developing an application is not just coding, there are many other things to work on. During the development of an iPhone application, along with coding, developers have to work on designing, user-interface, user-experience while working on it, usability, etc.
Top mobile app developers must know the criteria required to build an application. Sometimes, it is difficult to achieve the target for an independent yet experienced developer when there is no team around. Whereas, an experienced developer who knows about all these criteria can work independently as well on design and usability.
Design Should Be Top Priority: The first and foremost thing that a user will observe is the design of the application. The usability of your application also depends on how your app looks like. Design and usability are the most important aspects of an application. Choosing a right developer will directly lead you towards building an amazing application that will help you reach your goals. You have envisioned the future of your application and now you have to choose an ambitious developer who is capable of turning your dreams into reality.
Developer’s Vision Towards Your Project: You already have a vision towards every project you are working on, but it is the developers and the entire team who will be working on your project. Give them a reason to work on your project. Give them a vision and mission to turn your dream project into reality. It will genuinely encourage your team to work in the right direction and complete the project on time.
Ways Of Communication During Development Process: The quality of your app totally depends on how often and clearly you are communicating your team. Even with pre-decided app functionality and design, the clear form of communication is still preferable between the app owner and developers.
Ask their preferences, on how they would like to be contacted, for eg, chat, call, instant message, video calls, in person or mail. Also, clarify on how they would like to submit the product’s status updates. Mobile application development is not a one-time process. It requires lots of patience as the Apps have to go through multiple cycles during the entire development process. Always opt for a candidate who sticks with your thought process through the entire lifecycle of the product.
Interested in Business or in Development?: A good developer would always want to enhance the organization's business by not just developing apps but also by indulging in the client meetings. A good developer will always have a positive attitude towards the associated organization.
However, it is also applicable to the development company as well to give credits to developers timely, for their creative input.
Verdict: After asking all these questions, you must be having a brief knowledge related to the skill set of the candidate. All these questions will help in hiring a skillful top mobile app developers for your organization.
Eventually, don’t forget to ask whether he can work under pressure or not?
Ritesh
