What to consider when looking for an Android developer

Android, developed by Google, is the most used operating system of the moment in telephones and mobile devices. According to the information provided by the Statista page, in the United States alone, the number of Android users went from 87 million in 2014 to an estimated 133 million by 2022. That is why the need for Android developers has increased exponentially in recent years.

One of the main reasons why the growth of Android has been accelerated lies in its open-source platform, which allows phone manufacturers to use the operating system adapted to the needs and demands of their own devices. Samsung and Xiaomi are the leading Android phone manufacturers in the world.

How does an Android app benefit your business?

With more than one billion Android phones sold in the world in 2020, most of your potential customers use this software on their mobile devices, so an Android application has a better chance of reaching almost one hundred percent of the potential audience. Android development is in full growth due to the facilities and flexibilities provided by this platform.

Also, because it is an open-source platform, it offers maximum customization functions to development teams. This is why Android apps are a popular choice. In addition, the operating system enables the creation of versatile Android applications that can be easily integrated into multimedia tools and data management functions of your existing business processes.

Therefore, companies can benefit from reaching a broader customer base by adapting to changing business requirements.

What skills and knowledge to look for in an Android app development service?

When a business seeks an Android app development company to create some type of mobile application, they must first know the responsibilities that that developer must assume for the construction of the website or the app. These responsibilities include:

Creation and design of the application

This is the main task of any Android app developer, here it is included: write clean code and build a well thought out and meaningful architecture, also consider the errors that may arise and do everything possible to avoid them.

Be a "team player" and collaborate with the development team

It is extremely important that all software engineers create and maintain effective communication with other team members, such as UI / UX designers, back-end developers, etc. This is vital to creating great products.

Perform unit tests periodically

The so-called module tests are an integral part of every development cycle of an application or website and this is not alien to Android developers. The person in charge should perform a unit test throughout the development process.

Be able to correct mistakes

Errors, unfortunately, are a common part of Android app development. In this case, the developer must be aware of these, make sure that the least possible occur and solve quickly and efficiently what is achieved while developing the application, as well as be aware of the QA reports.

Be up-to-date with new technologies

This applies to both Android developers and any technology developer. You must keep your knowledge up-to-date with all the changes and evolutions of the frameworks in order to offer clients who hire you the best of services.

At Rootstack, our expert developers have worked with Android to solve the technological problems of our clients, developing mobile applications suitable for the current market and easy to use for the user. You can be part of a team that is building the future from the present, just contact us and we will send you all the details.

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