What Goes Into Building an App? A Realistic Guide for Founders Who Aren’t Technical

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Building an app can feel overwhelming—especially if you’re not a developer.
The process seems complicated, expensive, and full of technical jargon.

But the truth is:
every app follows the same basic steps.
Once you understand these steps, the entire journey becomes much clearer.

Here’s a simple breakdown of what actually goes into building an app.

This is the foundation. You decide:

A good agency helps you avoid unnecessary features and keeps the idea focused.

Wireframes are simple sketches of each screen.
They show you:

This step saves time and money because mistakes are cheap to change here.

Once wireframes are approved, designers create the actual look:

This is where the app becomes clean, modern, and user-friendly.

This is everything you don’t see—but the most important part.
It includes:

If the backend is strong, the app is stable and scalable.

This is what users see and interact with.
Developers turn designs into working screens with:

Frontend + backend = the final product.

Before launch, the app goes through:

This step ensures your app doesn’t crash or confuse users.

Once everything is tested and approved, the app is deployed to:

A proper agency handles all the technical setup.

Launch is only the beginning.
You still need:

A good app is always evolving.

At Build NYC Tech, we guide founders through the entire journey—step by step—so nothing feels confusing or overwhelming.

We provide:
✓ Clear milestones
✓ Clean designs
✓ Reliable backend systems
✓ Transparent pricing
✓ Consistent communication
✓ Post-launch support

Whether you need an MVP or a full app, we make the process simple, predictable, and stress-free.