Designing System Notifications feature on Native Mobile App

Polyglot Software Development

In this episode, ⁠Krish Palaniappan⁠ discusses the implementation of a specific feature in their mobile app, focusing on system notifications. He explains the different types of notifications, the design considerations for scalability, and the importance of creating a generic framework for future features. The conversation also touches on the managed services offered by Snowpal, emphasizing their commitment to helping clients achieve their software development goals.

Takeaways

• The mobile app allows for 70-75% of web functionalities.
• System notifications can be categorized into user and system notifications.
• Designing features should balance between being generic and avoiding over-engineering.
• Scalability applies to processes, teams, and methodologies, not just systems.
• Using a JSON structure for notifications allows for easy updates without code changes.
• Notifications must be intelligently managed to avoid redundancy for users.
• Experience and skill sets of the team significantly impact project outcomes.
• Managed services are offered to help clients with their software needs.
• Effective communication of new features is crucial for user engagement.
• The importance of a professional appearance in product development.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Snowpal and Mobile App Features

02:54 Exploring System Notifications

09:38 Designing Scalable Features

15:26 Managed Services and Conclusion