Lessons learned developing mobile apps

I was asked to give a presentation at a Mobile Community of Practice meeting organised by the Australian Government Information Management Office (AGIMO). I was asked to share some of the lessons I've learned developing mobile apps.

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1. Lessons learned Jake MacMullin Stripy Sock
2. disclaimer
3. I'm still learning
4. This is all so new
5. And so much has changed
6. 100% 75% 50% 25% 0% 1975 1993 2011 1985 2001 Atari ST Amiga Other TRS-80 Atari 400/800 Commodore 64 Macintosh Apple II PC iPhone iPad Android asymco.com
7. 100% 75% 50% 25% 0% 1975 1993 2011 1985 2001 Atari ST Amiga Other TRS-80 Atari 400/800 Commodore 64 Macintosh Apple II PC iPhone iPad Android asymco.com
8. Mobile isn’t the next big thing
9. 54%
10. Phones and tablets are windows to a service
14. People expect more
15. Start simply and iterate
18. Version 1 Version 2 Version 3
19. Design • Wireframes • Paper prototypes • Briefs / Keynote
20. Development • Xcode Storyboards • Test Flight / Hockey App
21. Mobile can be accessible
22. It's not a question of native or web
23. Service (Documented public APIs) Web app (HTML 5/CSS3/JavaScript) iOS app Android app
24. No app is an island
25. Focus on people
26. App definition statement
27. Find out about the people who will use the app
28. 4% 34% 13% 12% 16% 11% 10% Air conditioner Clothes washer Computer monitor Dishwasher Fridge/Freezer TV Clothes dryer Type of appliance
29. Type of appliance 4% 34% 13% 12% 16% 11% 10% Air conditioner Clothes washer Computer monitor Dishwasher Fridge/Freezer TV Clothes dryer People buy TVs more than air conditioners It should be easier to select ‘TV’
31. Think beyond the screen
32. Cameras Accelerometer GPS BLE iBeacon Microphone Airplay
33. PM Portraits recognition
38. Welcome Great Hall
39. Questions? jake@stripysock.com.au ! http://stripysock.com.au