The LinkedBytes team has been developing mobile apps for 20 years, since the first mobile terminals allowed small applications to be run in Java MicroEdition. We have experienced (and suffered) firsthand the rise and decline of manufacturers of terminals, peripherals, operating systems, platforms and languages. In 2015 Titanium SDK fell into our hands and when we started using it we realized that it was the tool that we would have wanted to have in our hands to make our work easier. Titanium SDK is the platform with the longest evolution on the market, despite being largely unknown. This is because its appearance coincided with the launch of hybrid frameworks such as PhoneGap and other frameworks sponsored by large companies such as RhoMobile, Xamarin, Ionic or React Native; clouding the potential that Titanium SDK presents. However, the fact is that Titanium is still current and updated, supporting all the needs in App development and new versions of iOS and Android. Titanium SDK greatly facilitates the work by allowing you to build an interface in an abstract way, common for iOS and Android, while the logic is implemented in JavaScript, a very widespread and easy-to-use language. Another advantage is that, thanks to the Alloy extension, which allows using Titanium following the MVC pattern, App development is similar to web development. This is something that again leads to confusion, since there are those who think that it is a hybrid tool, that is, that it is a website embedded in a browser. And it is not the case. The Apps generated with Titanium are 100% native. For us, the greatest benefit of using Titanium is that we can focus on the functionality of the App and ignore the entire compilation process inherent to each operating system. When Apple or Google releases a new version of their operating system, just update the Titanium SDK and make the minimum adjustments so that our Apps support the new iOS or Android. Using Titanium is a competitive advantage for LinkedBytes and our clients. That is why we are sponsors of the development of the framework through donation on GitHub.

FAQs - LinkedBytes

Q: What are the development phases of an app?

The development of a mobile application is a process that requires good planning and organization. The main phases of this process are: Planning: This is the initial phase in which the idea of the application, the problem it will solve or the functions it will perform is defined. The scope and budget for the development of the application are also established. Design: In this phase, the user interface and user experience are designed. This includes defining what the app will look like and how it will work. Development: This is the phase in which the application code is written. Developers work to implement the functionalities defined in the planning and design phases. Testing: Before launching the application, a series of tests are performed to ensure that the application works properly and has no errors. Launch: Once the application has passed the tests, it is launched on the market. This may involve publishing the app on app stores such as the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store. Maintenance: After launch, the application needs regular maintenance. This may include fixing bugs, adding new functionality, and improving existing ones. It is important to keep in mind that these phases are not always linear and can overlap. For example, testing is typically performed during the development phase and may continue after release to ensure that any updates or changes to the application do not introduce new bugs.

Q: How long does it take to make an app?

The time required to develop a mobile application can vary significantly since there is no standard and before providing an answer, it is important to understand that the development time of an application depends on a variety of factors, including the scope of the project, the complexity of the application, the required features, the number of screens and the level of experience of the development team, the choice of technology and of course the budget. Therefore, although it is an almost impossible task to come up with a definitive answer, we can provide a rough estimate based on some assumptions. Assuming that the application to be developed is simple, with some screens and basic functionalities known and defined as an industry standard, it can take between 6 to 8 weeks according to the chosen technology. However, if the application is more complex and requires more advanced features, it may take 3-6 months or even longer. Furthermore, this development time does not include the Specification, Planning and Design phases, as well as testing, which can take several weeks or even months, each case is particular.