10 Common iOS Development Challenges

1 - Navigating the Developer PortalLearn the ins-and-outs of the portal in advance, and be awarewhen changes are made. The more you use it, the easier it will become.

2 - Ensuring cross-device compatibilityTest on every type of iOS device. Consider using a testingas a service product such as TestFlight or Testelf to speed upthe process.

3 - Testing in “real world” network situationsDownload and use the Network Link Conditioner to simulatepoor networks right on your developer device.

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4 - Error handling & interacting with users around failure conditionsTest with beta users for failure conditions specific to your app.

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5 - Ensuring your app makes it through the App Store approval processRead the App Store guidelines ahead of time to be sure you conform to Apple’s rules. Plan on your app getting rejectedat least once.

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6 - Adding email or social sign-on to an appUse a backend as a service provider to help you implement email and social sign on.

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7 - Making your app not only functional butalso compelling when offlineImplement data caching functionality into your app. Use a service that assists you in this. NO SERVICE!

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8 - Making JavaScript in web views perform well Use native when possible, and use the web inspector to test

and debug issues in Safari or web views.

9 - Finding a good set of beta testers Know your target audience - find a group that will not only test, but also provide valuable feedback and be early

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10 - Making the mobile web views look good and interacting with the user like a native app Use CSS for mobile web-kit and other such best practices.