Harbinger Systems will be sharing insights across Conceptualization, Development, Testing and Submission phases of mobile app development process. Key Takeaways: ► How to detect problems early on in the ADLC and build a strong platform for app development ► How to automate trivial tasks, make the code maintainable & detect bugs in minimum cycles ► Testing tips which significantly save time during maintenance and app upgrades ► How to Honor the Human Interface Guidelines (HIG) to reduce review time and iterations

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2. Presenters
Sachin Katariya Subodh Bhide

3. Why the need?
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Mobile apps have become one of the key
enablers for any product or service
So Time to Market is important
- Be the first of its kind
- Get ahead of competition
- Catch up with leaders
- Grab the seasonal demand

4. Native mobile apps lifecycles
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45-60 days for core application and
15-20 days for updates
70-80 days for core application and
25-40 days for updates
However market research indicates…
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5. • Simple App - $4,000 – $10,000
• Moderate App - $50,000 – $150,000
• Complex App - $150,000 or even more
Source: www.mobilecastmedia.com
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How can you achieve an
optimized product timeline?
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7. Conceptualization
Converting your ideas into tangible forms
1. Rapidly build application mock-ups with workflows
– Balsamiq, MockFlow, Omnigraffle, Skitch
2. Plan data exchange
– Decide roles of server and mobile app
– Plan on RESTful or SOAP
– Go for Push instead of Poll
3. Go for Layered approach instead of Monolithic
– User interaction: GUI (native, 3rd party, HTML5)
– Business logic: Core app logic using classes and controllers
– Data Access Layer: Network services and databases
Get clarity on how the app would work and understand
issues and bottlenecks in early stage to save rework.
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8. Building
Convert the tangible artifacts into executables
4. Don’t hesitate to use Design Patterns
– MVC and Template patterns will save effort duplication
– Factory method provides better decoupling
5. Think smarter
– For Multi platform use PhoneGap, RhoMobile, Corona
2D, Unity 3D
– For App families build and use common libraries
6. Don’t compromise on code quality
– Use StaticAnalyzer (for XCode), Jupiter (for
Eclipse), AgileReview, Crucible (by JIRA)
7. Be Test Ready
– Use Unit test frameworks like SenTesting Kit, JUnit
– Implement ‘One Click’ build automations using JMeter and
Jenkins
These tips will automate tasks, make the code maintainable, detect bugs in
minimum cycles - all of which can save considerable time
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50%

9. Testing
Ensure that the app is usable and secured
8. Automate
– Automate UI testing using Instruments, FoneMonkey
– Automate data validation testing using TestLodge and
TestRail
– Implement ‘On Field’ crash reporting service
9. Test rapidly and Aggressively
– Automation takes care of functional testing
– Focus on combinations of network types, form factors,
resource
10. Don’t forget Security
– Use Package Play, Manifest Explorer, Intent Sniffer and Intent
Fuzzer
These testing techniques ensure superior quality in a short span of time and
reduce the need for bug patches.
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10. Submission
Make your app available through publishers
11. Ensure your app does not have these
– Compilation warnings
– Duplication of native features and controls
– Incorrect user notifications
– Over usage of native memory
– Redirections to web pages
– Improper app description
in addition to many other common rejection reasons
12. Understand the review process
– Honor the Human Interface Guidelines –
Display, gesture, orientation, consistency, aesthetic integrity and
feedback
– Carefully complete the submission documentation
– Produce artifacts needed by reviewer
Being prepared will significantly improve the chances for one shot approval
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11. Following these 12 tips, you can achieve nearly
30% reduction in development time and cost
So now,
$4,000 – 10,000  Simple App  $2800 – 7000
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Connecting the dots
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Next version

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HARBINGER SYSTEMS
Mobile application development and testing services

13. Mobile practice overview
• Building mobile application for over 4 years
• Successfully built over 40 applications
across iOS, Android, Windows
Phone, BlackBerry and Symbian
• Provide end to end services
• Solutions for wide range of business needs
from Games to CRMs
• Offline Content Player for mobile platforms
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14. About Harbinger Group
• Established in 1990
• 450+ staff, in India and US
• Financially sound, profitable
• Harbinger Systems - Your partner in technology innovation
– Focus on development and testing services with special attention to innovation
– Specialized skills in
• Software product development (Enterprise and Consumer)
• Advanced testing, test automation
• Niche technologies: mobile, eLearning , systems software
• Harbinger Knowledge Products – Innovations in interactivity
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15. Thank you for attending the webinar
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www.harbinger-systems.com