Why Startups Need Android App?

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Why Startups Need Android App? Wajahat Karim PAF KIET - North Campus - Karachi WajahatKarim

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I am Wajahat Karim And I work at Contour Software. Hey There! WajahatKarim

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WajahatKarim Coding 8+ Years Experienced Android Developer Writing Authored 2 Worldwide Published Books Passion Open Source Contributor (many Android libraries) Community AndroidPub, FlutterPub, Articles, and Talks Things I Do...

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Open Source = Github Profile: github.com/wajahtkarim3

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WajahatKarim It all starts from the...

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WajahatKarim Does your startup really need an app? I am simply doing what the others ones are doing. Role of the app in bridging gap in product-market ﬁt

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WajahatKarim How app can beneﬁt your startup? https://yourstory.com/mystory/why-every-startup-need-a-mobile-app-y2gzziew7b

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WajahatKarim Why even Android app? Huge Market - About 80% smartphones are Android - Faster and more app downloads - Quicker feedback iterations Low Entry Barrier - Open Source - Lower cost in development - No fancy expensive equipment - Just $25 one-time for Google Play account Customizations - Easy to experiment with different app features - Faster & easier approval processes - Less headache with access to device hardware

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WajahatKarim What is X-Factor in your app? Better Service? Better User Experience? Better Pricing?

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WajahatKarim How much does it cost to create app?

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WajahatKarim Is your startup bootstrapped or funded?

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Number of Features - Don’t get trapped in perfection - Create an MVP ﬁrst - Divide features in a roadmap WajahatKarim How long will app take in development? Complexity - Is it a research kind of app? - Or totally game-changing idea? - Or a time-sensitive app? Usually 4-6 months for full app. 6 Weeks for MVP

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WajahatKarim How to develop your startup app? Sketching & Wireframes - Explains the “What” in the screens - Focuses on User Experience - Easy to build, iterate, & improve

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WajahatKarim How to develop your startup app? Theming & Designs - Explains the “How” in the screens - Focuses on User Interface - Takes more time than wireframes - Material Design as a common language

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WajahatKarim How to develop your startup app? Development & Coding - Focuses on functionality of the app - Takes lots of time

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WajahatKarim How to develop your startup app? Launch & Deployment - Alpha / Beta Tracks - Analytics & Feedback Monitoring - Reviews - Regular Updates

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https://wajahatkarim.com [email protected] github.com/wajahatkarim3 @WajahatKarim medium.com/@wajahatkarim3 Any Questions?