Be Prepared to Set Sail

Before an app development project starts, we want to identify a list of prerequisites. Do you have pre-existing designs for your app? Make sure we have them. Is there a specific API that needs to be used? Send over the documentation. Is every member on your company’s side able to start right away?

Having information like this in hand before kickoff allows us to avoid stalls and costly guesses around important information. By making sure that you take the time to collect and provide the necessary information and resources, your team here at Big Nerd Ranch will be able to confidently weigh anchor as soon as possible.

Don’t Expect the Ship to Sail Itself

A ship, like your app development project, will not guide itself. We are experts in app development and design, but we are not the experts in your business. In order to deliver the best app possible, we need your input as an expert on your company and your needs. 

We work with our clients very closely throughout the entire development process to ensure that the app we’re building supports the needs of both the business and the users. In order to be successful, you will need to give your project dedicated attention and focus and provide not only a high-level vision at the start of your project, but also sustained direction and input as we work to develop the app together. 

Often this means weekly or even daily interaction. If you cannot devote this amount of time and focus to the project, it is vitally important that you dedicate someone on your team who does have the time and empower them to make decisions on your behalf.