The more eager of us are already leaning to reach for the development tools, beginning work almost immediately before a plan has been fully realised.

Resist this temptation and instead address the following…

Know your Audience

There are literally thousands upon thousands of apps available and this is only going to increase as the years pass. Phones, tablets and other app compatible devices are appearing all of the time offering a similar set of experiences, so how on earth can you compete with the sheer volume of competition out there?

Know your Competition

I am sure by now you will have a new appreciation of App Design and its many possibilities and even pitfalls. There are thousands upon thousands of developers out there all striving for the one app that will either make them a fortune or provide recognition.

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