App integration is a process of combining various resources and features of one application with another. For instance, using your Google or Facebook account to log into a service is a form of app integration. Today, many people expect such integrations to be the default. If it is not offered, the audience may turn away and look for another solution that offers such integrations.
Integrating the apps you build with other applications can reach more of your target audience. With that being said, here is what you need to know about app integration to become more familiar with the process:
The basics of app integration
If you are not too familiar with app integration, let us talk about the app itself. All apps are a combination of different codes. The first is the code provided by the operating system; the second is the code written by the developers. The app may have one more set of codes—the code written by third parties used in the application.
When it comes to third-party codes, these codes can come in various forms, like SDKs, frameworks, and even libraries provided by Google and other sources. For all intents and purposes, we will refer to all these codes as frameworks.
While these codes work differently, they are generally a batch of code compiled separately from the developer’s written code. These third-party codes are written to do a specific task, in what constitutes a “double-tap.” In other words, these frameworks address small challenges to allow developers to focus on other things while relying on such codes to ensure consistent behavior.
The functionality of the frameworks and app integration
Frameworks are useful in many ways. For instance, you can use Google Maps to integrate into the applications of other developers. This allows developers to dedicate a portion of the screen for the map itself without having to actually create such maps in the first place. As for you, this means less work coding out maps and more focus on creating your application that can be integrated with such frameworks. This is a big example of app integration and something you should be considering if you want to utilize your application for location-based services.
Of course, Google Maps is not the only framework developers can use for their application. There are many other frameworks that can be used for various purposes, and the biggest benefit is that these frameworks support various smaller tasks you do not have to worry about. This cuts down time having to create your frameworks, allowing you to pack in plenty of features into your application for the benefit of your business and its users.
Conclusion
All in all, app integrations allow you to save time and even money by adding features to your application. On the other hand, if you wanted to provide a framework for others to use, that is a great opportunity to make extra money and even increase the reach of your applications. That being said, we are not saying that creating a framework or integrating one is always easy. It takes quite some time to integrate, let alone provide frameworks. For that reason, we highly recommend working with digital agencies with expertise in app development and integrations in your project.
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