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5 Common Mistakes That Android Developers Do
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By [x]cube LABS
Published: May 20 2011
Android Application development is a professional process which needs a lot of expertise. However, there are few key areas where in even expert Android app developers tend to compromise. Here are some of the common mistakes that you must avoid with your Android app development.
1. Version Compatibility – a Pain for Android Developers
Android has seen frequent updates and there are too many versions of the OS in the market now. While most users do upgrade there are still many Android devices which runs on Android 1.0. If an application is developed with any one specific version of the OS in mind then the app might not do well or might even crash when run on earlier versions of Android. It is extremely important for android developers to do proper testing across multiple OS versions and ensure that the application runs smoothly across versions.
2. Managing Different Devices – The UI Challenge for Android Developers
User interface design is very crucial in Android application development and also often the most neglected. There are innumerable devices with a wide variety of screen sizes that runs Android making it a major challenge for developers to ensure that the app looks good in all screen sizes and resolutions.
3. Android Developer Really Don’t Care About Battery Life of a Device
One issue which Larry Page reported earlier that badly coded applications cause battery of Smartphones to drain very quickly. Developers should take a clue from this that clean coding is not just an accessory but also it is a must. If your application takes a toll on the phone’s battery life then chances of using the application is very less. Another major flaw seen in many Android applications is that developers create bulky widget which often refreshes itself again and again. This cause higher load time and also drains the battery faster. Another often forgotten issue is that applications when not active should be automatically dimmed in order to save battery life.
4. User Experience – Often Low in Priority for Android Developers
One thing which even awesomely coded applications often lack is a good UI design. A bad user experience can be a real turn off and one has to be very careful regarding this. If an app is not usable then the possibility of application usage are pretty less which would mean all the hard work go worth less.
5. No Proper Memory Resource Management
Most applications don’t effectively use the available memory resources. A memory when not in use should be terminated and an application when running should use as minimum memory as possible. This is important as poor memory management can lead to sluggishness in the device and will bring down its efficiency.
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