What’s the hardest part of coming up with apps like WhatsApp and Instagram? is it getting the idea, complexity, development skills, what is it?

The idea behind the app may not be the hardest part but it is surely the most important one as ideas do not generate easily and require seeing things through a perspective of a problem. The attitude of the problem solver is the basic requirement for idea generation.

The complexity behind taking an idea into action

Usually, a unique idea refers to a new way of problem-solving which is not developed before. To make this idea a reality you would need to derive a detailed requirement for developing a successful solution.

There are few common steps behind starting the development process for the implementation of any new idea. This is briefly explained below

1. Idea Validation

2. Adjoining Feature

3. Technical Requirements for Solution Development

Technical requirement analysis also involves listing human resource requirements if the plan is to develop the solution in-house or hire a professional agency that is well experienced in developing an app like Instagram or Whatsapp.

Once you have got a reasonable solution to the above-mentioned factors then the development process is carried by expert developers.

Time for Development

Depending on your requirement the development time varies. So if your requirement is to develop a completely new idea the development time might vary between 6-12 months.

Hope the answer helps in getting a better understanding of the development of any new solution.