{"id":16541,"date":"2022-09-01T11:00:40","date_gmt":"2022-09-01T09:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/?p=16541"},"modified":"2024-03-04T08:51:00","modified_gmt":"2024-03-04T07:51:00","slug":"what-is-proof-of-concept-in-app-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/what-is-proof-of-concept-in-app-development\/","title":{"rendered":"What is proof of concept in app development?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l7iopf8l-1d52f083be6c5df6410431e553995b6f\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-l7iopf8l-1d52f083be6c5df6410431e553995b6f .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-l7iopf8l-1d52f083be6c5df6410431e553995b6f'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h1>What is proof of concept in app development?<\/h1>\n<p>The testing phase in software development is essential to see the viability of a solution. To do this, <strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\">we carry out a process known as proof of concept or PoC<\/span><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>In the development process of any product,<strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\"> tests are necessary to see how the result is going to be<\/span><\/strong>. Thanks to this part of the process, mistakes can be noticed, and modifications and changes can be made to improve the final result.<\/p>\n<p>Testing has always been fundamental. From the creation of a product to the software solutions that are currently being developed. In the process of creating an app, one of the steps that we always carry out is testing. When a mobile app is developed, <strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\">tests are made to see that everything works correctly<\/span><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>In today&#8217;s post, <strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\">we will talk about proofs of concept (PoC), what they are and what advantages they have<\/span><\/strong> in mobile app development. Keep reading!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16545 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/proof-of-concept-what-is-it.jpg\" alt=\"proof of concept what is it\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/proof-of-concept-what-is-it.jpg 800w, https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/proof-of-concept-what-is-it-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/proof-of-concept-what-is-it-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/proof-of-concept-what-is-it-705x353.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-5vsly8t-4c6799ffca1c3801eaca44e46e886c34\">\n#top .hr.av-5vsly8t-4c6799ffca1c3801eaca44e46e886c34{\nmargin-top:10px;\nmargin-bottom:10px;\n}\n.hr.av-5vsly8t-4c6799ffca1c3801eaca44e46e886c34 .hr-inner{\nwidth:100 px;\nborder-color:#c4c4c4;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-5vsly8t-4c6799ffca1c3801eaca44e46e886c34 hr-custom  avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  hr-center hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-fat'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-32t4fx-f6e8f83d0100fd32f2f50fa6800ac891\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-32t4fx-f6e8f83d0100fd32f2f50fa6800ac891 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:18px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-32t4fx-f6e8f83d0100fd32f2f50fa6800ac891'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\">How to publish an app in the download stores?<\/span><\/strong> How much is it? Keep reading to learn more!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_hr ' ><a href='https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/how-publish-an-app-marketplaces-and-its-cost\/'  class='avia-button av-4ob2n25-446073852390d0f58c872520656d1f3a avia-icon_select-no avia-size-large avia-position-center avia-color-theme-color' ><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >LEARN MORE<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2njwim5-02b332a2e81a9a84a142431a5cf6c907\">\n#top .hr.av-2njwim5-02b332a2e81a9a84a142431a5cf6c907{\nmargin-top:10px;\nmargin-bottom:10px;\n}\n.hr.av-2njwim5-02b332a2e81a9a84a142431a5cf6c907 .hr-inner{\nwidth:100 px;\nborder-color:#c4c4c4;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-2njwim5-02b332a2e81a9a84a142431a5cf6c907 hr-custom  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_button  el_before_av_textblock  hr-center hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-fat'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l7ipv3y7-e463643aa29b3765aea463c27aeea0af\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-l7ipv3y7-e463643aa29b3765aea463c27aeea0af .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-l7ipv3y7-e463643aa29b3765aea463c27aeea0af'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>What is a proof of concept or PoC?<\/h2>\n<p>A proof of concept is a phase of a project in which the development is presented in the simplest way to see its technical feasibility. In this way, it is possible to see if the result will be the desired one before investing all the efforts and resources. Also, <strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\">developers can\u00a0anticipate mistakes and observe possible modifications to be made<\/span><\/strong> before starting the whole development.<\/p>\n<p>In the world of software and mobile applications, <strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\">proofs of concept are widely used to see if an app or tool can be successful or not<\/span><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>To start with a proof of concept it is necessary to<strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\"> have a clear idea of the mobile application to be developed<\/span><\/strong>, as well as its objectives. In this way, the team who does the test can understand the situation better and provide a proof of concept as accurately as possible to what clients need.<\/p>\n<p>Software experts are in charge of <strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\">validating the idea at the technical level and providing results<\/span><\/strong> that show the feasibility of the project.<\/p>\n<p>In a proof of concept, the app or product does not have to be developed, although sometimes this process is necessary to see if an idea is viable. In the case of being developed, it would be done in a very simple and elementary way without using many resources.<\/p>\n<h2>When it is necessary to do a PoC<\/h2>\n<p>This process is usually carried out in cases when a <strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\">new idea or an innovative product is created<\/span><\/strong>. It may also be the case that an existing product has new functionalities not seen before. Therefore, since it is something new, it is necessary to see if it is possible to develop it and see how consumers would respond to it.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-234qgu5-860fcf0b5d5c16ff833b65860f647705\">\n#top .hr.av-234qgu5-860fcf0b5d5c16ff833b65860f647705{\nmargin-top:10px;\nmargin-bottom:10px;\n}\n.hr.av-234qgu5-860fcf0b5d5c16ff833b65860f647705 .hr-inner{\nwidth:100 px;\nborder-color:#c4c4c4;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-234qgu5-860fcf0b5d5c16ff833b65860f647705 hr-custom  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  hr-center hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-fat'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-irp77h-348609a39034a9f64173e4e660d4f66f\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-irp77h-348609a39034a9f64173e4e660d4f66f .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:18px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-irp77h-348609a39034a9f64173e4e660d4f66f'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\">We help your business to <strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\">connect with your clients through NFC<\/span><\/strong> technology-based solutions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_hr ' ><a href='https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/nfc-technology-based-solutions-for-business\/'  class='avia-button av-378p2al-10b5ce952ad5e633db4df96f5a66b201 avia-icon_select-no avia-size-large avia-position-center avia-color-theme-color' ><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >LEARN MORE<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1s8bo0t-b52f189c0b8b36c93c67599579e461e0\">\n#top .hr.av-1s8bo0t-b52f189c0b8b36c93c67599579e461e0{\nmargin-top:10px;\nmargin-bottom:10px;\n}\n.hr.av-1s8bo0t-b52f189c0b8b36c93c67599579e461e0 .hr-inner{\nwidth:100 px;\nborder-color:#c4c4c4;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-1s8bo0t-b52f189c0b8b36c93c67599579e461e0 hr-custom  avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_button  el_before_av_textblock  hr-center hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-fat'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l7ir9u98-edf2b5c69a4f0b3c38b9bac32662ccf5\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-l7ir9u98-edf2b5c69a4f0b3c38b9bac32662ccf5 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-l7ir9u98-edf2b5c69a4f0b3c38b9bac32662ccf5'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Advantages of a proof of concept<\/h2>\n<p>As we have said before, the main advantage of carrying out a PoC is to<strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\"> see the feasibility of a project in advance without making the whole investment.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This process, being a first approximation toward what can be developed,<strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\"> involves a low cost since a very small investment is made<\/span><\/strong>. In addition, the<strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\"> proof of concept of an app is performed and technically validated by a group of IT experts<\/span><\/strong>, thus generating <strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\">greater confidence in the customer.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>By carrying out a PoC, less risk is taken when developing an app or any product. All this allows you to create more solid projects ensuring their viability.<\/p>\n<p>Concept testing allows you to test a product, service, or solution such as a mobile application. At ABAMobile, as specialists in app development, we perform proofs of concept that help us to see how a software solution will work without being fully developed.<\/p>\n<h2>Difference between MVP and proof of concept (PoC)<\/h2>\n<p>Both are processes used to see if a product or service can be successful in the market. <strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\">The proof of concept is a very initial phase when a technical feasibility report is developed<\/span><\/strong>. This can be presented to investors so that they can see that developing an app or product is possible. In the proof of concept, it is also possible to develop the product itself but in a very simple way.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\">The development of a minimum viable product (MVP) involves the development and launch of a product such as an app but having invested minimum resources.<\/span><\/strong> It is the process prior to developing the full product. Developing a minimum viable product allows the launch of a solution to the market and validates it to see how it behaves among users.<\/p>\n<p>In ABAMobile, we have been<a href=\"https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/mobile-app-development-for-business\/\"> developing mobile applications for companies<\/a> since 2012. We have been able to carry out proofs of concept and develop minimum viable products that ensure the viability and success of the app. <a href=\"https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/contact\/\">Contact us to start your mobile project<\/a> and take a step further in digital transformation!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-11bj4gt-3b3b0205446006dcc3782c59217830fb\">\n#top .hr.av-11bj4gt-3b3b0205446006dcc3782c59217830fb{\nmargin-top:10px;\nmargin-bottom:10px;\n}\n.hr.av-11bj4gt-3b3b0205446006dcc3782c59217830fb .hr-inner{\nwidth:100 px;\nborder-color:#c4c4c4;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-11bj4gt-3b3b0205446006dcc3782c59217830fb hr-custom  avia-builder-el-11  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  hr-center hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-fat'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1lym8l9-971745fdabc737d823a7501eb48d3776\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-1lym8l9-971745fdabc737d823a7501eb48d3776 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-1lym8l9-971745fdabc737d823a7501eb48d3776'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Get in touch with us<\/span><\/strong> to start your business&#8217;s digital transformation<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-13  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_hr ' ><a href='https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/contact\/'  class='avia-button av-17zl3kt-0b7d07dba7332fdb0231a5007b45b0df avia-icon_select-no avia-size-x-large avia-position-center avia-color-theme-color' ><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >CONTACT NOW<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-seswvx-dba4ccca7c84a111d45dbc9802cd8334\">\n#top .hr.av-seswvx-dba4ccca7c84a111d45dbc9802cd8334{\nmargin-top:10px;\nmargin-bottom:10px;\n}\n.hr.av-seswvx-dba4ccca7c84a111d45dbc9802cd8334 .hr-inner{\nwidth:100 px;\nborder-color:#c4c4c4;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-seswvx-dba4ccca7c84a111d45dbc9802cd8334 hr-custom  avia-builder-el-14  el_after_av_button  avia-builder-el-last  hr-center hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-fat'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":16545,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[472],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-16541","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-design-ux-analytics"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16541","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16541"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16541\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/16545"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16541"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=16541"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16541"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}