There’s an app for that!

June 1, 2012 | Carolyn | Comments (6)

If there is, do you think you could build a better one? Or do you have an idea for an app that you think has potential?

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App development has really taken off since the advent of mobile devices. But it's a crowded field – according to one estimate, over 1000 smartphone apps are introduced every day. Sorting through the platforms, development environments and programming languages presents one set of challenges – and bringing your app to market represents yet another.

If you're interested in getting into mobile app development and marketing, come to the North York Central Library on June 6 and 7 for our two-part workshop series What's App with That?.

On Wednesday, June 6 at 6:30 pm join Graham McCarthy for Part 1 of the series, Exploring Mobile Application Development. It's a great starting point for anyone thinking about jumping into the exciting field of building mobile apps. Learn about the current mobile application development landscape, the major platforms to support, features to consider leveraging in your app, the importance of UX and the dreaded app submission process. Graham McCarthy will also discuss the pros and cons of building mobile web versus native apps.

Graham McCarthy is co-founder and CTO of HitSend Inc., Project Manager for Ryerson Mobile at Ryerson University and is part of Ryerson's Digital Media Zone project.

 

On Thursday, June 7 at 6:30, join Brennan McEachran for Part 2 of the series, The Business of Apps. Have you got a great app idea and want to know how to make it succeed? Learn how to make your idea a reality and explore the mobile application landscape through a business lens. Brennan McEachran will discuss current industry trends, which platforms to build your app for, costs associated with building an app, key success attributes for launching, and related issues.

Brennan McEachran is founder and CEO of HitSend Inc., a member of Ryerson Mobile at Ryerson University and a participant in Ryerson's Digital Media Zone project.

Both workshops take place in the Auditorium at North York Central Library.

 

Interested in reading about this subject? We have lots of books and ebooks on app development and marketing. Here are a few suggestions to get you started:

 

Art of the App Store

Android for Programmers

Appillionaires

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6 thoughts on “There’s an app for that!

  1. In the app business you should like in every sector be focused on what you want to do. There are so many apps available, so if you want to make your own app which is successful you better start working, working working. I know from experience this is not a easy task to do!
    The reaction of mine above can be deleted (I wrote my name incorrect).

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  2. There are so many apps available already; it suprises me that people continue to come up with clever new ideas. But bringing a good app idea to market takes more work than most people realize.
    Thanks for your comment.

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  3. Well, it’s really good to know about North York Central Library. It’s extremely looking one of promising and most inspiring featured source for the mobile app developers. I am really surprised to know that about 1000 new app are introduced on daily basis. It’s really looking one of most crowded and competitive field.
    Mobile Application Development

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  4. Mobile apps is static. It is like having a website. Having an app will jumpstart your branding and business. It will make the product youthful since it will be seen as extremely tech-savvy. Smartphone app development is measured as the most important thing for your business.

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