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Ionic app development services

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    Dedicated Ionic development teams

    Our skilled Ionic development teams provide the expertise and flexibility needed to move your project forward smoothly. Composed of experienced developers, designers, and QA specialists, we ensure seamless collaboration within your existing workflow. With a focus on efficiency, we handle the day-to-day development tasks, while you retain full control over strategic decisions and direction.
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    Mobile app development

    Our dedicated teams build custom mobile applications using the Ionic framework to streamline and enhance mobile app development, delivering efficient, high-performance solutions across platforms. Ionic provides a rich library of over 100 mobile-ready UI components and adaptive styling, ensuring that each app created offers a native-like experience on iOS and Android devices. By integrating Capacitor, you can provide smooth access to native SDKs and third-party services, allowing you to develop hybrid apps 2-3 times faster than traditional methods.
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    Ionic integrations

    Ionic offers a comprehensive suite of integration capabilities designed to elevate mobile app functionality and streamline development. Its extensive third-party and official app extensions ecosystem ensures smooth connectivity with essential services. From enabling secure transactions with Apple Pay to providing immersive location experiences through Google Maps, Ionic’s integrations facilitate effortless connections to key tools and services.
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    UI/UX design and integration

    Our team of designers and developers collaborates to deliver responsive and intuitive UI/UX solutions, making full use of Ionic’s versatile components. By using a cross-platform UI framework, we ensure your app performs smoothly and consistently on both iOS and Android. We stay ahead of the curve by actively monitoring the development of Ionic packages and libraries, ensuring your solution benefits from the most advanced features.
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    Ionic app maintenance and support

    UKAD, as a reliable development agency, provides comprehensive maintenance and support for your Ionic app, ensuring smooth migration or upgrades while maintaining data integrity and improving performance. Our teams handle routine updates and feature enhancements efficiently, with a focus on security and minimal disruption to your operations, allowing you to focus on long-term growth.
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    Mobile CI/CD

    We streamline mobile app development with Ionic's sophisticated CI/CD solutions, harnessing Android Studio or XCode capabilities to ensure swift and efficient deployment. Such a comprehensive suite of tools automates the CI/CD process, allowing us to publish apps rapidly, and seamlessly oversee the entire application lifecycle. This approach guarantees that your mobile apps remain stable and high-performing even without requiring extensive DevOps expertise.
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3 reasons to hire UKAD

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    Ionic experts

    We are capable of fulfilling your most sophisticated needs! Regardless of whether you need a single person with niche expertise or a whole development team to build a huge project,  UKAD provides the possibility to cherry-pick people with the exact tech skills and perfect cultural fit

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    Technical excellence

    With 18 years on the market, we have deep expertise in the development of Ionic cross-platform mobile applications. The UKAD team knows how to implement cutting-edge solutions, build products, and add value to your project!

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    Flexible team augmentation

    Flexibility is our superpower! We stay in productive partnerships for years through swift adaptation to the Client’s needs. You can start from a single Ionic developer and grow to a full-fledged development team, and downscale after the hottest phase. With UKAD, your business stays agile and efficient

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Our Ionic ecosystem expertise

  • Core frameworks

    Essential components and tools that form the foundation of Ionic applications

    • Ionic CLI
    • Ionic Components
    • Capacitor
  • Integration frameworks

    Frameworks and libraries that integrate with Ionic to enhance development capabilities

    • Ionic Angular
    • Ionic Vue
    • Ionic React
  • Development tools

    Tools and environments that facilitate the development process and improve productivity

    • Ionic Studio
    • Ionic DevApp
    • Ionic PWA Toolkit
  • Theming and customization

    Capabilities for customizing and styling Ionic applications to match specific branding and design requirements

    • Ionic Theming
    • Ionic CSS Variables
  • Native functionality

    Features and tools for integrating native device capabilities into Ionic applications

    • Capacitor Plugins
    • Cordova Plugins
  • Testing and deployment

    Tools and practices for ensuring the quality and successful deployment of Ionic applications

    • Android Studio
    • Internal Testing
    • Open/Closed Testing
    • XCode
    • Testflight

Tailored Ionic solutions for cross-platform apps

Add skilled Ionic developers to your team and experience enhanced cross-platform development and smooth integration. We provide certified talents quickly to accelerate project delivery and expand development capacity.

Only three steps are needed to initiate a staff augmentation project:

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    Join exploration call

    Tell us about your development team and discuss the required expertise, your goals, and targets to let us find the best experts for you

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    Design the team structure

    Select the most suitable developers from UKAD's talent pool, conduct technical interviews, validate culture fit, and finalize the agreements

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    Kickstart the Delivery!

    Set tasks and evaluate results, when we are helping with onboarding, establishing communication inside the team, tracking progress, and continuously monitoring the delivery

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Relying solely on Ionic developers to build a cross-platform mobile application isn't enough. For a seamless and high-performing app, add backend developers, QA and DevOps engineers, and other experts to form a team capable of fully harnessing Ionic's power.

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    Join a discovery call

    Tell us more about your business on a discovery call. We’ll discuss your vision, timescale, and required expertise

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    Set up the team you need!

    Select the most suitable developers from UKAD's talent pool, conduct technical interviews, validate culture fit, and finalize the agreements

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    Get started!

    We help you with onboarding and integration with your business processes when you’re setting the first tasks for your dedicated team

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Release your most ambitious ideas with UKAD's custom Ionic mobile development services! Share your vision with us, and we'll assemble a dedicated team to transform it into a sophisticated software product through three straightforward steps:

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    Join a discovery call

    Tell us more about your business on a discovery call. We’ll discuss team structure, success criteria, timescale, and required expertise

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    Create the roadmap

    Build a team from UKAD's talent pool, meet your dedicated Project Manager, validate culture fit, and finalize the agreements

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    Start the journey!

    We build and onboard your development team. Get ready for the first demo meeting!

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Best practices for Ionic development

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    Leverage Ionic native plugins

    Use Ionic’s native plugins to access device features like camera, GPS, and Bluetooth for a more native-like experience

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    Optimize performance for hybrid apps

    Regularly optimize code and assets to enhance the performance of hybrid apps, ensuring they run smoothly on all platforms

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    Adopt a mobile-first approach

    Prioritize mobile-first design principles to create intuitive and responsive applications that perform well across all devices

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    Ensure cross-platform compatibility

    Ensure cross-platform consistency by conducting regular tests on both Android and iOS

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    Regular code reviews and refactoring

    Conduct frequent code reviews and refactoring sessions to maintain code quality and reduce technical debt. Keep Ionic and Capacitor dependencies updated

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    Implement robust security measures

    Protect applications against common threats by implementing robust security practices like data encryption and secure APIs

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    Utilize progressive web app features

    Enhance your app’s reach by incorporating PWA features, providing a native-like experience on the web

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    Maintain comprehensive documentation

    Keep thorough documentation for all phases of development to ensure easy maintenance and scalability

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    Adopt continuous integration and deployment

    Streamline the development process with continuous integration and automated deployment practices

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    Responsive UI components

    Design responsive UI components that adapt seamlessly to different screen sizes and orientations

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    This article aims to present an innovative approach to curbing the expenses associated with maintaining and enhancing outdated applications. As we are all aware, the regular update of mobile applications plays a pivotal role in their lifecycle. This practice not only maintains market relevance but also facilitates the integration of new features, ultimately enhancing financial performance. When the time comes for a much-needed update to your service, consider this strategy for potential improvement.

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FAQ

  • With years of experience collaborating closely with our customers' in-house teams, UKAD has refined an approach beyond mere cooperation. We emphasize knowledge sharing and skill enhancement on both sides, contributing to strategic planning and elevating the overall quality of your project. Our integration process includes clearly defined roles and responsibilities, transparent communication, and regular progress updates. This ensures that we align with your team and effectively complement your existing resources, creating a productive working relationship.

  • Ionic is exceptionally suited for diverse projects such as enterprise applications, e-commerce platforms, and healthcare solutions where cross-platform compatibility is essential. Its capability to deliver a native-like interface on iOS, Android, and the web ensures that large-scale applications benefit from seamless functionality across various devices. Ionic excels in crafting high-performance, responsive apps that offer intuitive navigation and robust payment integrations. Moreover, it simplifies the integration of crucial third-party APIs for effective data management. With its adaptability and comprehensive integration features, Ionic stands out as a prime choice for developing scalable, high-performance applications tailored to a broad range of industry requirements.

  • Indeed, we possess deep expertise in integrating a diverse array of third-party services and APIs into Ionic applications, ensuring smooth functionality and enhanced performance. From secure payment gateways like Apple Pay to sophisticated analytics tools and social media platforms, our experience with Ionic’s robust integration capabilities ensures that your app connects effortlessly with the services essential to your business.

  • We optimize Ionic applications by rigorously following best practices in code efficiency, ensuring that every line of code contributes to the app's overall performance. Leveraging Capacitor, we integrate native functionality, bridging the gap between web and mobile experiences. We implement robust CI/CD pipelines through Appflow to enhance stability and scalability, facilitating swift deployments and real-time updates. 

  • At UKAD, we embrace a tailored approach to hybrid app deployment, customizing the process for each platform to ensure optimal performance. For Android, we rely on Android Studio, while for iOS, we utilize XCode, paying meticulous attention to the distinct requirements of each system. Our team manages every stage of the deployment journey, from coding and testing to publishing, ensuring full compliance with app store regulations.

  • Our developers utilize Ionic’s extensive library of over 100 mobile-ready UI components, combined with Capacitor’s powerful integration capabilities, to create an exceptionally native-like experience. We carefully optimize animations, transitions, and user interactions, ensuring your Ionic app delivers the responsiveness and refinement typical of native iOS or Android applications. If your project requires additional customization, UKAD’s developers can also craft custom components using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

  • We employ a multi-layered approach to ensure the utmost security of your data. This includes using Ionic Identity Vault for reliable biometric authentication and Ionic Secure Storage for comprehensive data encryption. Our commitment extends beyond these tools; we follow industry best practices in secure coding and data protection to fortify your applications against potential threats.

  • Yes, UKAD specializes in migrating existing applications to the Ionic framework. Our approach begins with a comprehensive evaluation of your current app's architecture and functionality. We ensure a smooth transition by meticulously preserving and enhancing your app's features and performance.

  • We implement robust offline capabilities using Ionic’s built-in support for service workers and local storage, ensuring your app remains functional without an internet connection. After selecting the most suitable storage engine, we monitor network status changes to enhance user experience. This can be achieved in Capacitor using the Network API or in Cordova using the Network Information Plugin. By integrating these technologies, UKAD ensures that your app provides a smooth experience in all conditions, maintaining performance and usability regardless of connectivity challenges.

  • Yes, we provide ongoing maintenance and support to ensure your Ionic apps remain up-to-date and perform well over time. Our services include regular updates, performance monitoring, and security enhancements, ensuring your app stays aligned with industry standards and evolves with your needs. We are dedicated to keeping your applications responsive and secure, aligning with the latest industry standards. Notably, we have a track record of supporting some projects for over a decade, demonstrating our commitment to long-term partnerships and sustained excellence.