02. Visit the App Store(s)

Points to remember:

• You do not want to "Teach" someone how to use your app, they should just be able to know how to use it

• You assume you know how an program "should" work, but once you start to create one it gets really complex (splash screen, main menu, levels, ...)

• Don't reinvent the wheel, if there is a good idea in another program, use it!

Principal #2

• "Good artists copy, great artists steal!" Pablo Picasso

  • Build on the shoulders of greatness

  • Don't build your app in a bubble

Our Steps:

• Review programs that are like the one you are creating

  • Apple Apps Store

  • xBox

  • Google Play

  • online, ...

• You are to look at several (at least 3) apps and note (that means make notes):

  • instructions

  • colour

  • complexity

  • interaction

  • start screen

  • about screen

  • help

  • ...

The great thing about modern software distribution is that it is now a meritocracy. If you app is good, it is placed right beside every other app, even huge software teams have developed. Make sure your app is good at 1 thing and it does it flawlessly!