Why The Tech Stack Decision Is Important To Mobile App Development Success

If you had to guess, what would you say is the most important aspect of mobile application development? Like other software solutions and project, mobile app development is built on a technology stack (AKA tech stack). A tech stack is comprised of the tools, technologies and software used to develop and deploy mobile apps, web applications, and other types of software applications.

According to a recent study by Deloitte, the tech stack is no longer limited to manufacturing and production. Today, the tech stack must support ‘the digital capabilities of security, automation, data-driven analytics, and decision-making, and artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning…to manage smart devices across the enterprise.’

Whether your business is developing a consumer mobile app or an in-house business application, the goals of a tech stack should be to create a solution that allows programmers to engage in mobile web development, cross-platform app development, ios app development and Android development with tools and techniques to support swift completion. The solution should be  cost-effective, dependable and provide a fast, efficient user interface and a foundation that can be upgraded and can scale easily to accommodate new features and users.

The components of the tech stack you choose are a crucial component to your mobile app success. Your technology stack will determine the type of app you can build, and the app development software that is most suitable for your mobile application. It will establish ease of support and maintenance and the scalability of web applications and speed of mobile app response. It will also dictate the ease of customization and the resources and training you will need to complete tasks and to launch and upgrade your mobile application.

Front-End Presentation

                Desktop, Mobile or Browser

                Programming Language, Libraries and Tools and Frameworks

Back-End Application

                Logic and Functionality

                Server-Side Programming Language, Libraries and Tools

                Integration and APIs

Data Repository/Database

                Database, Data Hub, Data Lake

Web Server

Operating System

Today’s tech stacks must support the increasing number of devices and users, the increased data volume, and in some cases, analytics, business intelligence, events registration and approvals processing, cloud services, performance monitoring and more.

With so much riding on the tech stack decision, your business would be wise to choose a skilled, experienced IT consultant, with a team that can assess your requirements and help you decide on the various components and strategies inherent in mobile application development. To make this recommendations, your partner app development company will need a thoroughly documented set of project requirements including your goals for user experience, what will be accomplished in the first phase and what you plan for future versions of your mobile app. You must have a good understanding of your budget and schedule and set appropriate expectations for timing and milestones.

Plan for success of your mobile app development project, and whether you choose iOS, Android, or a hybrid mobile application solution, choose the best, most skilled partner. You can build your software team with dedicated resources to satisfy your project needs for features, function, and technology considerations. Contact Us to find out how you can achieve your vision!