Why is the maintenance of your application as important as its initial development?

The maintenance of an application encompasses all the actions implemented to guarantee its proper functioning and improve its performance. It can be an update of the codes, the addition of new features or even the correction of bugs that appeared after the launch. Why is maintenance as important as development?

How important is application maintenance?

To fix bugs

Sometimes bugs appear after launching an application. It may be a code error or an interaction between the different technologies used, for example. These issues can sometimes harm the user experience and potentially lead to security vulnerabilities in some cases. It is during a maintenance that the developers will fix these bugs.

To update codes

Operating systems are regularly revised. It is therefore important to ensure that the application is compatible with the new version so that it remains functional. In some cases, for example, it is necessary to modify all the basic code or even the programming language used. These updates are also done during a maintenance.

To provide new features

The functionalities offered must also evolve according to the needs of the customers, according to the circumstances and according to the laws. For example, it is sometimes essential to modify the registration process for security reasons. Adding modern payment systems can also benefit users. The purpose of the updates is to hold their attention and offer them a more convenient app for them. All changes are implemented during a maintenance.

To update the security system

The security of user data is an important point when it comes to applications. Regular maintenance makes it possible to test and improve the protection system put in place in order to reduce the risk of hacking as much as possible, the consequences of which can be disastrous (identity theft, theft or leaking of confidential data).