iOS app development is one of the most promising sectors which is full of surprising events and updates for both investors and users. With the growing use of iPhones and Apple devices across the world, it is definitely a challenge for an iOS app development company and developers to meet users’ expectations and stay abreast with the market trends and latest technology advancements.
Apple which has about 1.65 billion users gives a lucrative market segment for business people who want to take advantage of the Apple users. As an iOS developer or iOS development company, you need to stay aware of the trends and innovations which are going on in the market so you can help businesses with effective and efficient iOS solutions. That is why I thought to share the 5 core things that an iOS development company should focus in 2022 in their development process.
1. Use of Swift 6
Swift is a popular programming language in iOS development. It has established itself as the simplest and most convenient tool which is not only easy to learn but also to utilize in various aspects of iOS development requirements. And with the release of Swift 6, developing iOS app will be more convenient and interesting. Why?
Because the latest Swift version comes with better platform compatibility, clear syntax, API and model stability, and many functions which assist iOS developers in focusing on code logic and overall quality.
Many developers expect a significant rise in the use of Swift 6 because it is said that Swift 6 supports mobile app development for different OS platforms, other than iOS. Besides this, Swift 6 will assist more efficiently in code completion, diagnostic, debugging, and other features that contribute to a great coding experience. So the iOS app development company will get enhanced capability in programming and coding.
2. Enhance App Architecture
App architecture is the base of any mobile application. It lays the foundation for all functionalities and features that an app carries. So what is special in 2022?
As Apple has started introducing new features and functions in its devices specifically iPhones, there is a need for enhancement in iPhone app development. You might need to either upgrade your existing app architecture creation process or brings new changes to it.
However, it doesn’t mean iPhone app developers have to learn and start again with all the architecture. They simply need to know and enhance their development practices as to how and when to split the app’s functionality into multiple components. This factor matters significantly as when developers have better knowledge of how these components are structured they can write code that is easy to refactor and test.
So iPhone app developers are expected to learn more about app architecture because it will assist them in writing clean code which can work in a SwiftUI environment along with UIKit. This capability to architect a codebase which works suitably with both Swift UI and UIKit will make the iOS development process easier and smoother.
3. Proficiency in Using Async-Await
This is one of the most important and interesting topics that iOS app development company shouldn’t miss. Async-Await is Swift’s new concurrency model which provides a while new modern concurrency system that developers can leverage in their iOS apps. With the introduction of Async-Await, developers will have to learn different topics like structured concurrency and task groups.
It become sever more important because Apple’s managed to backport Swift Concurrency to iOS 13. Consequently, you need to ensure your iOS developers are using Xcode 13.2 or the latest version to use Swift Concurrency for creating apps for iOS 13.0.
4. Core Data
Core Data is a decade-old framework. It is an object graph and persistence framework offered by Apple itself. Since it is a very old framework many developers expect a decrease in the use of Core Data but Apple still is much interested in supporting Code Data in the iOS development environment.
And this is what makes Core Data a much more interesting topic in 2022 and how much it will play a role in creating iOS apps. Will Apple replace Core Data with a better SWift-friendly alternative? Or continues with using the existing functionality? Whatever is the case, developers don’t need to lose their grip on Core Data as no one knows what Apple is expected to do with Code Data.
While many experts say that Apple may keep Code Data’s core bits and give a better Swift-friendly API. This will make the migration process easier and faster step by step when it comes to the transition from the existing API to a different or newer API. As a result, iOS apps don’t need to pass through time-consuming migration. So it is almost similar to how Apple is introducing SwiftUI.
However, it does’ mean that Core Data is best when it comes to persisting data in all cases nor is it very complex. Developers can still integrate Core Data with Swift UI easily.
5. Accessibility of App
How easily and quickly users can access your app defines the quality of accessibility of your iOS application. However, it may sound like a common topic but the thing is Apple users are notorious for being fastidious and impatient. They lose their patience and feel annoyed if any difficulty or inconvenience in using your app.
Most companies underestimate the importance of accessibility in the excitement of creating attractive features which ultimately results in counterproductive outcomes. In 2022, as AR/VR will be more dominant in the mobile app world, iOS app development companies have to focus more on providing better accessibility to users while supporting other technologies.
Conclusion
Apple has introduced many changes and expects companies to stay up to date with the newest trends while maintaining the same quality of coding and programming. Therefore, they have released many updates and advancements in their development environment at the same time keeping some existing technologies in the place. Being an iOS app development company, you need to keep up the pace with Apple’s updates and bring your developer’s attention to the things which might impact your iOS apps.
About the Author
Erma Winter is an app developer at MobileCoderz- a well-known reliable Mobile app development company that helps startups and businesses with advanced app solutions. She works with international clients for developing mobile apps for different Apple devices including iPhones and Apple watch. Apart from her coding life, She likes to spend her leisure time at tourist places and beaches.