I’m planning to develop a mobile application and I’m trying to understand what should be finalized before development begins.
Apart from the basic features and UI design, how important are decisions around backend architecture, database selection, API design, authentication, scalability, and third-party integrations?
I’m also considering whether to build separate native applications for Android and iOS or use a cross-platform framework such as Flutter or React Native.
For developers who have worked on larger mobile applications, what technical decisions should be made early to avoid expensive changes later?
What are some common mistakes businesses make when starting a custom mobile app development project?