作者：Ethan Levy

虽然很少人认为手机应用开发是最热门的设计领域之一，但是眼看着这里如此强势的竞争局面，你更需要抱以正确的心态与现实的期望才有可能站稳脚步。以下我将列出开发一款成功手机应用的8大技巧。

mobile apps(from creativebloq.com)

1.长期vs.短期目标

思考你的应用开发职业的寿命：这并不是一种短期的胜利，并且你可能永远都不可能经历人们口中的那种开发成功应用的传奇故事——你可能会被一些突如其来的因素所击倒。所以请一定谨慎地规划并努力建造通往胜利的桥梁。

2.要有商业思维

一个优秀的想法固然是好事，但它真的有市场吗？你必须学会从商业角度去思考这些问题，如此才能帮助你在进入任何市场时变得更有竞争力。你必须明确自己的用户基础和规模（游戏邦注：如果你是面向细分市场你就需要拥有一个明确的理念）。调整你的期待值并有效地管理它们。

3.你是否充满激情？

激情引导激励，激励引导行动，行动引导成功，而所有的这些过程都是应用开发中所必须的——它们是创造出一些特别内容的基础。

4.不要忘记基本的可用性

这是关于创造一个符合逻辑且吸引人的用户界面设计——也就是如果人们喜欢你的应用，他们便会口口相传，这个道理非常简单。而糟糕的设计也会促使用户立即删除你的应用并且给予差评。

5.创新的重要性

我所说的是关于设计一款完善，充满活力且集中凸显UI的应用，能让玩家在几个小时内都没有删除它的想法。我所说的是具有创造性且能够让整个社区感到骄傲的高质量游戏。

6.未雨绸缪

总是需要做一些预先计划。发行一款优秀的应用是一回事，但考虑有计划的更新以推动游戏进一步发展则是另外一回事。每个发行阶段都将帮助你进一步听取用户反馈，并通过不断修改而提供给用户其真正喜欢的内容。

7.不要盲目地模仿

这个产业容不下盲目模仿者——他们可以在那些冒牌的工作室谋得一席之地。任何一款只寻求盲目山寨的应用最终都会遭遇失败。而如果别人复制了你的理念，请牢记：这也是一种认可的表现。看到一些充满激情的开发者制作出一些糟糕游戏的挫败感也能够激励着你向成功进军。

8.制作原型

Flash能够帮助你在使用iPhone软件工具开发包之前先创造一个测试版本。你能够进一步看清自己的设计，模拟游戏玩法，测试转变效果并思考你的应用是否对路。时刻准备进行更多测试。

游戏邦：原文发表于2011年11月11日，所涉事件和数据均以当时为准。

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8 terrific tips for successful mobile app development

on Nov 11, 2011

Few people would argue that mobile app development is one of the hottest design areas around. But, as competition is sky-high in this space, you’ve got to approach it in the right frame of mind and with realistic expectations. Here are 8 tips to keep you on the right track.

1. Long term vs. short term

Think about longevity when it comes to your app developing career: it’s not a short term win and the chances are that you won’t be one of those bedroom developer success stories that we’ve all read about – you’re probably more likely to be struck by a bolt of lightening. Plot carefully and build the bridges to success.

2. Think commercially

A great idea is one thing, but will it sell? Is there a market for it? You must begin to think commercially because there will undo btedly be competition in any market you decide to enter. You have to be able to quantify your user base – a niche idea will sell to a niche market, for example. Tweak your expectations and manage them.

3. Have you got a passion for it?

Passion leads to excitement, excitement leads to action, action leads to success and all of these are required in the game of app development – they are the necessities and bedrock to creating something special.

4. Don’t forget the usability basics

It’s all about logical, engaging and beautiful user interface design – if people like using your application they will spread the word – simple. Bad design will mean instant deletion and bad ratings.

5. The importance of innovation

I’m talking about design solution-led, fully animated and UI-focused apps that remain on iPhones and aren’t deleted in a few hours. I’m talking quality apps that innovate and make the community proud.

6. There may be trouble ahead…

Always plan ahead. Launching your perfect app is one thing, but considering planned and strategic updates to help take it to the next level is another. Each stage of release will help you listen to user feedback and keep working on and giving the user what they want and need.

7. Don’t be a copycat. Do something NEW

There’s no room for copycats in this industry – that’s for total joker pretender studios. Countless copycat apps are just blocking the pro’s pathway to success. If your idea has been copied, remember: imitation is a form of admiration. Use the frustration of seeing bad apps made by passionless developers to drive you to succeed.

8. Prototype it

Flash is a perfect tool to build a test version before getting heads down into the iPhone SDK. It enables you to see your design, sample gameplay, test transitions and get a feel for your app. Prepare yourself for testing, testing and more testing!(source:creativebloq)