5 WAYS MOBILE APP DEVELOPMENT IS INFLUENCED BY IOT
The impact of the Internet of Things (IoT) has reached almost across facets of life. Starting with the connected smart home devices that can be comfortable from the convenience of the handheld screen, the connected ecosystem of devices, sensors, and applications has now penetrated modern workplaces, transport systems, public places, and transit systems and almost everywhere. Naturally, it is very likely for mobile app development practices to be impacted by IoT.
Let us explain some of the most crucial ways IoT is impacting mobile app development.
Concentrated and Connected Developer Input
Thanks to the connected ecosystem of devices, sensors, and applications, the developer inputs and efforts can now be connected within one manageable trail. As the mobile app is often working as the remote controlling system for the IoT devices, in managing the developer inputs and efforts across devices and applications, the app developers have the strategic upper hand.
The impact of these connections and combined development efforts are benefiting the end-users. Thanks to the combined development efforts and the single strategic solution that is running across multiple devices and interfaces, the users can enjoy a more streamlined and fluid user experience across multiple interaction points.
Moreover, this combined and consolidated development is also benefiting the development projects in terms of cost and development time. Within the same time and with the same effort required for building a single app, now multiple apps can be developed in a shorter time span. This helped development projects with the cost-benefit and lower time to market.
Security Being Most Contentious Issue
Thanks to the seamless connectivity covering a multitude of gadgets and interfaces, more endpoints are exposed now to security attacks than ever before. Naturally, developers to tackle security risks have to deal with security threats at multiple levels, which is likely to have security gaps and loopholes. The new era IoT development has no option but to give priority to addressing security risks at multiple levels.
As of now, most experts agree that mobile app developers working in the field of Internet of Things (IoT) apps need to be trained with the latest know-how and skills to deal with these multifaceted security risks across different endpoints. In the time to come, additional security measures are likely to play a bigger and more important role in cybersecurity.
Since IoT devices and applications are now everywhere across workplace environments, homes, transport systems, vehicles, and logistical solutions, the importance of data security across all these endpoints will remain more important than ever before. Mobile apps working as hubs for the IoT ecosystem will play a more contentious role for security.
Increasing Focus on Open Source Development
Throughout 2019 open source app development has been a key trend across industries and niches. Proprietary apps with strict commercial constraints are losing popularity as open-source software and applications are becoming the norm of the day. Since open source development is also facilitating a lot of innovations and experiments, for the Internet of Things landscape, it became tremendously popular.
Almost all major giants in the tech industry offered solutions pertaining to open source development with the vision of encouraging creativity and innovations. Since IoT is a tremendously diverse ecosystem converging multiple facets of technology, open-source technologies will have a more contentious role to play here, and mobile IOT apps are emerging as the foremost beneficiary of these technologies.
Never-before Connectivity Solutions
While the connected device ecosystem has been at the forefront in the digital transformation of our lives, connectivity and communication between devices are continuing to get the better of recent innovations and the latest technologies. 5G connectivity is already here and is likely to be available for everyone just after a few months from now.
Most of the devices we use in everyday life are already utilizing wi-fi and Bluetooth connectivity, and with the emergence of 5G, these devices and the app ecosystem will have a never-before boost in terms of speed and user experience.
The traditional connectivity solutions like wi-fi and Bluetooth are also fast being replaced by the latest range of connected devices. The IoT gateway connecting the apps with their target devices is becoming the latest norm. Increasing numbers of IoT devices are following their connection protocols. For IOT mobile apps adopting this new connection, protocols will be more important now.
Innovation in Business Concepts
Just think of the entire on-demand economy that sprung and flourished from the connected IOT apps. The Uber app brought a generation shift by transforming the way we use public transportation. The smooth functioning and seamlessly integrated interfaces of cab drivers and users made a system that helps anyone get a ride to the preferred destination at a budget price within minutes.
Similarly, the huge success of Uber and the likes helped other mobile app-based innovative businesses to emerge. From instant food ordering apps to apps for home delivery of groceries and provisions, a whole new on-demand mobile app economy has emerged thanks to connected devices, apps, and IoT gadgets.
From home security surveillance with the help of connected camera systems and security software to the emergence of connected payment terminals at shopping malls and supermarkets to the use of location-aware connected technologies like Beacons and Geofencing, innovative ways to make users get security solutions, make purchases and remain informed have become the order of the day. No wonder connected mobile apps are playing a central role in connecting these endpoints through apps.
Conclusion
The impact of IoT on the mobile app landscape has been huge. As smartphones play the role of information and control hub for all digital interactions, the IoT led innovations are likely to remain a cornerstone for mobile app developers.
