{"id":125,"date":"2021-03-14T04:13:04","date_gmt":"2021-03-14T04:13:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/?p=125"},"modified":"2023-02-07T15:12:28","modified_gmt":"2023-02-07T15:12:28","slug":"building-an-app","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/index.php\/2021\/03\/14\/building-an-app\/","title":{"rendered":"Building an App"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>by Sam D. Burndorfer and Ben Z.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/OnTheComputer-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"Start your work day\" class=\"wp-image-21\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/OnTheComputer-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/OnTheComputer-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/OnTheComputer-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/OnTheComputer-1536x1021.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/OnTheComputer-570x380.jpg 570w, https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/OnTheComputer-380x254.jpg 380w, https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/OnTheComputer-285x190.jpg 285w, https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/OnTheComputer.jpg 1625w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s more than just coding<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But it all has to start with an idea\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"624\" height=\"468\" src=\"https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/YouThinkingWhatImThinking.jpg\" alt=\"You thinking what I'm thinking\" class=\"wp-image-126\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/YouThinkingWhatImThinking.jpg 624w, https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/YouThinkingWhatImThinking-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An idea to make something better<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An idea to do something faster<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An idea to help others accomplish something great<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/BlueSuadeShoes-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Blue Suede Shoes\" class=\"wp-image-127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/BlueSuadeShoes-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/BlueSuadeShoes-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/BlueSuadeShoes-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/BlueSuadeShoes-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/BlueSuadeShoes-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Then in those quiet moments, ponder on them while, while wearing your favorite blue suede shoes\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/PrincesSofiaSam-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Princes Sofia &amp; Sam\" class=\"wp-image-148\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/PrincesSofiaSam-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/PrincesSofiaSam-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/PrincesSofiaSam-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/PrincesSofiaSam-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/PrincesSofiaSam-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now analyze your ideas &#8211; What questions should you ask?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Urika-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Shower time Urika moment\" class=\"wp-image-13\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Urika-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Urika-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Urika-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Urika-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Urika-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">I got it! Never underestimate the solutions that can come to you in the shower.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What problem is your app going to solve?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How will it simplify life for people?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What exactly do you want your app to do?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Thinking-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Thinking\" class=\"wp-image-149\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Thinking-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Thinking-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Thinking-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Thinking-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Thinking-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Still need more time to thinks about the rest of these ideas&#8230;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How are you going to make it appeal to others?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How will you <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.biznessapps.com\/blog\/how-to-market-your-small-business-mobile-app\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">market your app<\/a>?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Could you pick up ideas from competitors or other apps you like?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Designing-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Designing\" class=\"wp-image-150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Designing-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Designing-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Designing-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Designing-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Designing-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Prototyping &#8211; Drawing it out<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"592\" src=\"https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/DesignSchetch-1024x592.jpg\" alt=\"Design Schetch\" class=\"wp-image-151\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/DesignSchetch-1024x592.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/DesignSchetch-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/DesignSchetch-768x444.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/DesignSchetch.jpg 1272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Layout your App\u2019s Functionality &amp; Features, who the players are, what they need to do.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create your Use Cases<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create maps of how customers will move through your app (some call these wireframes)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Low investments with quick drawings. Idea not working out? Scrap it and try something else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"836\" height=\"672\" src=\"https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/AutomaticBiscuitDispencer.jpg\" alt=\"Automatic Biscuit Dispencer\" class=\"wp-image-100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/AutomaticBiscuitDispencer.jpg 836w, https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/AutomaticBiscuitDispencer-300x241.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/AutomaticBiscuitDispencer-768x617.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 836px) 100vw, 836px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Low investments with quick drawings. Idea not working out? Scrap it and try something else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1017\" height=\"652\" src=\"https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Wireframes.jpg\" alt=\"Wireframes\" class=\"wp-image-152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Wireframes.jpg 1017w, https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Wireframes-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Wireframes-768x492.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1017px) 100vw, 1017px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Wireframes help you work through the flow the user will experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"603\" src=\"https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/LowFriction-1024x603.jpg\" alt=\"Low Friction\" class=\"wp-image-153\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/LowFriction-1024x603.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/LowFriction-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/LowFriction-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/LowFriction-1536x905.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/LowFriction-2048x1207.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">4 Legs, sheer Ice, Coefficient of friction = 0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"paragraph_hwSwNJXJfX3\">There&#8217;s this Idea of a low Friction these days<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Minimize hops\/clicks to complete a task<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get consensus on what\u2019s intuitive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plug for using a chat-bot<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/CelebrateSuccess-1024x563.jpg\" alt=\"Family Meal\" class=\"wp-image-29\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/CelebrateSuccess-1024x563.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/CelebrateSuccess-300x165.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/CelebrateSuccess-768x423.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/CelebrateSuccess-1536x845.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/CelebrateSuccess-2048x1127.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Seems to work OK&#8230;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"paragraph_TrJMa17i2LC\">Test your Design<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Test your wireframes and include others outside your team<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Capture their experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Revise the design, and Repeat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/DoImpossible-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Do Impossible\" class=\"wp-image-154\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/DoImpossible-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/DoImpossible-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/DoImpossible-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/DoImpossible-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/DoImpossible-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing &amp; working with the Technology<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"711\" src=\"https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ProblemSolving-1024x711.jpg\" alt=\"Problem Solving\" class=\"wp-image-155\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ProblemSolving-1024x711.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ProblemSolving-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ProblemSolving-768x533.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ProblemSolving-1536x1067.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ProblemSolving-2048x1422.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Carrots are simple to work with. Just need sharp teeth.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What skills do you currently have?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can your acquire the additional skills needed?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Where will the app be deployed?\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/developer.apple.com\/app-store\/review\/guidelines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">App Store Review Guidelines<\/a> for Apple products<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/CleanupCanBeFun-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Cleanup can be fun\" class=\"wp-image-156\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/CleanupCanBeFun-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/CleanupCanBeFun-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/CleanupCanBeFun-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/CleanupCanBeFun-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/CleanupCanBeFun-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Keep the code clean&#8230;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Build Your Mobile App\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lots of development tools available for this<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>managing your source code<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>debugging your app<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Test Your Mobile App\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Quality matters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There are manual and automated options<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Releasing Your Mobile App\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Automating the process<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Track your releases<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support material<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ClimbingTogether-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Climbing Together\" class=\"wp-image-157\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ClimbingTogether-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ClimbingTogether-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ClimbingTogether-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ClimbingTogether-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ClimbingTogether-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Supporting your App<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/FindingTheLost-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Help find the lost\" class=\"wp-image-158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/FindingTheLost-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/FindingTheLost-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/FindingTheLost-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/FindingTheLost-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/FindingTheLost.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">help find the lost stuff&#8230;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What is application Support? or the Role of the Application Support Engineer?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Application Support Engineer Duties and Responsibilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Application Support Engineer Skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"paragraph_3r1pwSZ7dB0\"><strong>What is application Support? or Role of Application Support Engineer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"paragraph_Gk1pwSJ7dB0\">An Application Support Engineer is an IT professional who provides technical support regarding a spectrum of software used within a specific business sector. Due to this broad definition, the core responsibilities of an Application Support Engineer vary depending on the industry. Some Application Support Engineers are responsible for database management, while others put more emphasis on the programming end of an application. The specific focus is dependent on the needs of the business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"paragraph_Td1pwS37dB0\">Typically part of an IT support team, an Application Support Engineer needs both technical knowledge and \u201cpeople&#8221; skills to do their job well. Given how interwoven technology and the business world have become, Application Support Engineers are employed internally by a number of companies across a wide spectrum of industries. Application Support Engineers can also work for an agency and have several different clients. When it comes to work environment, Application Support Engineers often collaborate with other team members, as well as customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"paragraph_DmD0DF7hyo-\"><strong>Application Support Engineer Duties and Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"paragraph_QfD0DFtgyo-\">The role of Application Support Engineer is one of the more generalized positions in the IT world. A good Application Support Engineer needs to have at least a working knowledge of database management, different operating systems and different programming languages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"paragraph_AG1DV-1L2K7\"><strong><em>Identifying and Evaluate Technology Solutions<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"paragraph_zM1DV-HL2K7\">The Application Support Engineer is a key member of the team responsible for using technology to improve business performance and strategy. This duty involves using one\u2019s complex problem-solving skills to brainstorm software solutions, and then work together in a small group to craft a pitch to present the idea to the company\u2019s decision makers. Performing this duty well on a consistent basis can fast track an Application Support Engineer for promotion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"paragraph_mT1DV-XL2K7\"><strong><em>Problem Solve and Troubleshoot<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"paragraph_Za1DV-nL2K7\">Although the Application Support Engineer is the first line of defense in finding the root cause of an application malfunction, sometimes they find an issue too severe for them to address. Their duty in this scenario is to escalate the issue to their Senior Engineer. The Senior Engineer then formulates a plan to address the issue and dictates said plan to their team of Application Support Engineers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"paragraph_DbD4l4YJyG6\"><strong><em>Identify Potential Issues<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"paragraph_QUD4l4IJyG6\">Part of what makes a good Application Support Engineer is the foresight to anticipate and address potential issues before they become issues. This takes good organizational skills and a keen attention to detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"paragraph_poD4l42KyG6\"><strong><em>Work with Cross-Functional Teams<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"paragraph_0iD4l4oJyG6\">Rarely is the role of Application Support Engineer a one-person show. They work with the support team on a daily basis to contribute to their employer\u2019s overall IT needs and strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"paragraph_GyJGwEDwbW7\"><strong>Application Support Engineer Skills<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"paragraph_33KGwETwbW7\">A successful Application Support Engineer is not your stereotypical anti- social tech person. In addition to possessing a wealth of technical knowledge, they must also have the interpersonal skills to help users of said application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"paragraph_gkJGwEjvbW7\">We identified the following core skills an Application Support Engineer should have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Working knowledge of SQL Databases &amp; basic network configuration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Working Knowledge of IT Hardware and Software<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ability to learn and master employer-specific software<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complex problem solving<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Written and verbal communication skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ability to diagnose &amp; address application issues<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/HighFiveGuys-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"High Five Guys \" class=\"wp-image-159\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/HighFiveGuys-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/HighFiveGuys-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/HighFiveGuys-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/HighFiveGuys-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/HighFiveGuys-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">High 5 guys, you got this&#8230;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"paragraph_hV0sMxaODS1\">There&#8217;s lot of work, but don&#8217;t get discouraged, just take it one piece at a time and keep moving forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"paragraph_uO0sMxKODS1\">There&#8217;s plenty of folks to help you along the way. Just remember to ask and you shall receive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Starting-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Exercise in nature\" class=\"wp-image-23\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Starting-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Starting-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Starting-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Starting-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Starting-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"paragraph_AGK8BSIw136\">Lot of reference material out there to help you as well. Here&#8217;s a few links to start with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Designing: <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thesprintbook.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.thesprintbook.com<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prototyping: <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/keynotopia.com\/guides\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/keynotopia.com\/guides\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/buildfire.com\/how-to-create-a-mobile-app\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/buildfire.com\/how-to-create-a-mobile-app\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.biznessapps.com\/blog\/how-to-build-a-mobile-app-in-12-easy-steps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.biznessapps.com\/blog\/how-to-build-a-mobile-app-in-12- easy-steps\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Driving-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Cruising\" class=\"wp-image-162\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Driving-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Driving-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Driving-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Driving-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mypersonalpodcastreferencer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Driving-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Cruise around. 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