Kseniia Sevostianova

Starting a project with Dreambit, the initial couple of weeks are the most significant.
A few steps that we do to reach up to 30% of the project completion:
• focus on the precision and compatibilty
• planning before even a single line of code is created

We initiate by jumping into your objectives and the issue that you want to be resolved. Revealing all the “why” points allows to construct the vision and set up success criteria.

Within the current phase, we make key documents like the project initiation document and business case. These give broad areas like scope, timeline, risks, budget, team roles, and act as the roadmap for the development journey.

Through a couple of discussions, we get the functional and non-functional necessities to direct design and development correctly.

At the same point, we make a decision concerning:
• technical approach
• architecture
• picking up the best technologies be it Flutter, React, React Native, or others leaning on your goals, budget, and time.

Finally, we implement the following things:
• project management tools for proper tasks monitoring and deadline prioritization
• version control and best practices for the software development lifecycle
• testing frameworks to be convenient and release quality work right from the start

This approach reduces possible risks and sets the project towards success.
At Dreambit, we believe that right software starts with great amount of preparation and planning.

Friends, the Dreambit staff has something to talk about that tends to be forgotten when it comes to creating a mobile application: the life of the application after it goes live. Everyone focuses on the launch, but success begins afterward.

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐨 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭? ⚙️
Envision buying a car and never having it serviced. How long would it last? The same applies to mobile apps.

Our own experience bears this out: projects we maintain for a year following release add an average of 43% more active users to their base compared to those abandoned without updates.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐦𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞? 🔧
Let us consider the principal factors involved in quality maintenance:

1. Technical Maintenance
• API and server monitoring
• Error diagnosis and correction for different users
• Enhancing performance and resource utilization
• Staying current with new versions of iOS and Android

2. Functionality Improvements
• Implementing new features based on user feedback
• Designing core functions for better usability
• Adapting to new market and user specifications
• Embracing new technologies (e.g., our new path in AI)

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐩𝐩? 📱
The optimal update frequency depends on the type of app, but our experience suggests the following recommendations:

• Critical patches — right away
• Functional updates — every 2-4 weeks
• Significant interface updates — every 3-6 months
• Full redesign — every 1.5-2 years

𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬: 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭? 💸
Most clients underestimate the budget required for maintenance. Based on our experience, the annual maintenance budget typically ranges between 15-30% of the initial development cost.

One of our e-commerce clients allocated 20% of their development cost to maintenance over the year and saw an 87% increase in app revenue.

𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭? 📊
One of the biggest mistakes businesses make is thinking about maintenance only after launch. In reality, planning for maintenance should begin during the development process.

At Dreambit, our approach includes:

• Preparing documentation for developers
• Setting up an error monitoring system
• Integrating analytical tools
• Developing an update strategy for the first 6 months

Thank you for staying with us until the end!

Hello 👋

We decided to clarify the major topic of how projects come to life, get planned, executed, and finally wrapped up.

Here’s a simple breakdown of the journey every project takes, from the very beginning to its successful closure:

Initiation: Defining the project’s objectives, and scope, and identifying stakeholders. This is where ideas turn into a structured plan – resources are allocated, approvals secured, and the foundation is laid.

Planning: During this phase, a detailed project plan is created, including tasks, timelines, resource allocation, risk management, and communication strategies.

Execution: Time to bring the plan to life! This is the core phase where the actual work is carried out according to the project plan. It involves development, testing, implementation, and monitoring.

Monitoring and Control: Throughout the execution phase, the project is monitored and controlled to ensure it stays on track, risks are mitigated, and any necessary adjustments are made.

Closure: Celebrating the finish line! Deliverables are completed and accepted, and the project is formally closed. This involves documentation, transferring knowledge, and freeing up project resources for the next steps.

Every project has its unique story, but these phases are the universal guideposts that lead to success.

Which phase do you find the most challenging when managing projects? 🤔

At Dreambit, delivering high-quality software is our top priority. We employ a comprehensive QA process to ensure our apps meet and exceed expectations. Here’s how we do it: 

 A) Automatic QA:

    1. Unit Testing: Developers write unit tests to validate the functionality of individual units or components of the code.

    2. Performance Testing: Automated scripts are run to evaluate the app’s performance under different conditions such as varying network speeds, device types, and system loads.

    B) Manual QA:

    1. Functional Testing: QA engineers manually test the app’s features and functionalities to ensure they work as intended. This involves following predefined test cases and scenarios.

    2. Usability Testing: Testers evaluate the app’s user interface, navigation, and overall user experience to identify any usability issues or areas for improvement.

    3. Regression Testing: Testers perform manual checks to ensure that new updates or features haven’t introduced any regressions or unintended side effects in previously working functionality. 

Our QA process is designed to catch issues early, deliver a seamless experience to users, and ensure that our apps perform optimally in every scenario. 🚀