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Mobile Development Solutions

Zamski provides specialized features for mobile development teams working on iOS, Android, and cross-platform applications. Our tools help streamline the unique challenges of mobile development workflows.

Zamski's Mobile Development Focus​

Mobile app development presents unique challenges:

  • Platform Fragmentation: Supporting multiple OS versions and device types
  • App Store Approval: Meeting app store requirements and review processes
  • Release Coordination: Synchronizing backend and client releases
  • User Experience Focus: Maintaining consistent UX/UI across updates
  • Performance Constraints: Optimizing for battery life and limited resources

Zamski's mobile-specific features help address these challenges throughout the development lifecycle.

Activating Mobile Features​

Enable Mobile App Mode​

  1. Navigate to Settings > Organization
  2. Under the Platform section, select Mobile Development
  3. Choose your platforms: iOS, Android, or Cross-Platform
  4. Click Save Changes
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You can have multiple platform configurations active simultaneously for cross-platform teams.

Demo Mode for Evaluation​

To explore mobile app features without changing your settings:

  1. Type demo:mobile in the search bar
  2. Select "Enter Mobile Development Demo Mode"
  3. Explore all mobile features with sample data
  4. Exit by typing demo:off in the search bar

PRD Analysis for Mobile Apps​

App Store Requirement Scanning​

When uploading PRDs in mobile mode:

  1. Navigate to PRD Analysis
  2. Upload your PRD as normal
  3. The system automatically analyzes app store requirements and guidelines
  4. Review the App Store Compliance tab in the analysis results

Mobile-Specific Annotations​

The PRD analysis includes mobile development annotations:

  • Platform Requirements: iOS or Android-specific considerations
  • UI/UX Elements: User interface and experience requirements
  • Performance Considerations: Battery, memory, and performance impacts
  • Notification Workflows: Push notification requirements
  • Offline Capabilities: Requirements for offline functionality

Cross-Platform Coordination​

For teams developing across platforms:

  1. Navigate to Cross-Platform View
  2. See unified requirements across iOS, Android, and backend
  3. Identify potential platform divergence issues
  4. Get recommendations for maintaining consistency

Mobile-Aware Sprint Planning​

Platform-Specific Estimation​

Get more accurate estimates for mobile development:

  1. In the Sprint Simulator, enable Mobile Factors
  2. The system adjusts estimates based on:
    • Platform-specific development complexity
    • UI/UX implementation requirements
    • Testing complexity across devices
    • App store submission timelines

Release Train Planning​

Coordinate releases with app store review timelines:

  1. Navigate to Release Planning
  2. Enable App Store Timeline integration
  3. Plan sprints with awareness of:
    • Estimated app review times
    • Common rejection issues
    • Recommended buffer periods
    • Beta testing distribution timelines

Mobile Development Dashboard​

Mobile-Specific Metrics​

Track metrics that matter for mobile development:

  1. App Performance: Key performance indicators for mobile apps
  2. Platform Coverage: Testing coverage across device types and OS versions
  3. Release Velocity: Time from code complete to app store availability
  4. Crash-Free Users: Percentage of users on stable versions

App Quality Radar​

The quality radar includes mobile-specific quality detection:

  1. Performance Regressions: Battery, memory, or speed degradations
  2. UI/UX Consistency Issues: Inconsistencies across screens or flows
  3. Compatibility Risks: Potential issues with specific devices or OS versions
  4. Review Rejection Risks: Potential app store review problems

Testing & QA Features​

Device Matrix Testing​

Plan and track testing across device types:

  1. Navigate to Testing > Device Coverage
  2. Define your target device matrix
  3. Track test coverage across:
    • Device types and models
    • Screen sizes and resolutions
    • OS versions
    • Special hardware features

Automated UI Testing Integration​

Zamski integrates with mobile UI testing frameworks:

  1. Navigate to Testing > UI Automation
  2. Connect to common testing tools:
    • XCUITest for iOS
    • Espresso for Android
    • Appium for cross-platform
  3. Correlate UI test coverage with user stories and requirements

App Store Submission Support​

Submission Checklist Generator​

Prepare for successful app store submissions:

  1. Navigate to App Releases > Submission Prep
  2. Generate a customized checklist based on:
    • App type and functionality
    • Recent app store guideline changes
    • Common rejection reasons
    • Screenshots and metadata requirements

Release Notes Generator​

Streamline app store release notes creation:

  1. Navigate to App Releases > Release Notes
  2. Generate user-friendly release notes from sprint content
  3. Customize for App Store and Google Play formats
  4. Maintain version history for reference

Mobile Architecture Support​

Mobile Design Patterns​

Access mobile-specific architecture guidance:

  1. Navigate to Architecture > Mobile Patterns
  2. Access reference implementations for common patterns:
    • State management approaches
    • Dependency injection
    • Navigation patterns
    • Data synchronization strategies
    • API client implementations

Backend API Coordination​

Coordinate API development for mobile clients:

  1. Navigate to APIs > Mobile Endpoints
  2. Track mobile-specific API requirements:
    • Bandwidth optimization
    • Offline support
    • Version compatibility
    • Authentication flows

Best Practices for Mobile Teams​

  • Device-First Testing: Prioritize testing on real devices over simulators
  • Progressive Enhancement: Design features with graceful degradation for older devices
  • Component Library: Develop and maintain a consistent UI component library
  • Release Buffers: Plan for app store review delays in release schedules
  • Beta Distribution: Leverage TestFlight and Google Play beta channels extensively

Next Steps​

After enabling mobile development features: