Congratulations. I know how long of a journey you’ve gone through because I’ve been in your shoes before. You should be proud of your accomplishment.
But if you don’t have much experience building APIs or other web services, this may sound like an extremely daunting task. That’s why I created this guide.
I’ll explain everything you need to know about APIs. You’ll learn how to create one and understand some basic differences between the various types and options.
We’ll also go through the process of implementing a RESTful API to your mobile app.
I’ll show you which options are the best so you can make an informed decision.
You should be thinking of your app as a product. Consumers don’t want to buy something if it has a subpar or incomplete design.
Well, the same applies to your app. If the design isn’t done well, then users won’t have an enjoyable experience, which will impact your bottom line.
For iOS apps, Auto Layout is a great design tool for advanced animations.
It’s possible that you may have done some simple animations before as a developer or even as a designer. If so, you were probably able to get away with just updating constraints and animating.
For basic animations, this strategy is sufficient. But for more advanced animations this tactic doesn’t work as well.
If you’ve been searching for other Auto Layout guides on the Internet, you’ve probably seen the same instructions over and over again.
I decided to dive in a little bit deeper on this topic and cover advanced animations.
But before I get to that, I’ll give you some useful and informative tips about Auto Layout.
I hear this question all of the time when I’m consulting with developers.
Should I be using Objective-C or Swift?
Swift vs. Objective C–It’s a common dilemma for developers. If you start asking around in the industry, you’ll hear different responses depending on who you ask.
Without paying attention to what factors go into making an awesome app, your creation is destined to sit unused on the third page of your users’ smartphone app list.
Well, not everything always goes according to plan.
Some of you may be in a position where you need to find another income stream outside of your in-app purchases or advertisements.
Even if you’re currently running a successful app that’s profitable, you should be ambitious and try to squeeze every dollar you can out of your business.
Auto renewable subscriptions are a great way to generate revenue, regardless of your current situation.
This could even be a strategy for those of you who are still in the pre-launch stages of development and you’re brainstorming monetization strategies before your app goes live.
But if you’ve never done this before, it may seem intimidating.
You’ve heard of auto renewable subscriptions and have a basic understanding of how they work, however, you’re not quite sure where to get started.
Do you go to the gym? If so, you’re probably paying a monthly fee that’s automatically charged to your credit card.
The same concept applies here.
Rather than the customer having to complete a transaction every month, quarter, year (or whenever timeline you’re on), they get billed automatically.
That’s why this is so appealing to mobile app operators.
Really, you only have to get someone to sign up once.
After that, you collect money until the customer cancels their subscription, which hopefully doesn’t happen.
As long as your app is running efficiently and you prioritize the user experience, your customers shouldn’t cancel.
That’s OK – it happens. What’s important is that you don’t let these obstacles discourage you. Recognize that anyone who has seen success in this industry has started where you are today.
You can apply this new found knowledge later in your career to more complex and polished projects.
