Introduction to Mobile Programming
1. Definition: Mobile programming is the process of developing software applications that run on
mobile devices like smartphones and tablets.
2. Target Platforms: It mainly targets operating systems like Android and iOS, the most commonly
used mobile platforms.
3. Types of Applications: Mobile apps are categorized into native, hybrid, and progressive web
applications (PWAs).
4. Native Applications: These are developed using platform-specific languages like Kotlin/Java for
Android and Swift/Objective-C for iOS.
5. Hybrid Applications: These are developed using web technologies (HTML, CSS, JS) and then
wrapped in a native container using frameworks like Flutter, React Native, or Ionic.
6. Progressive Web Applications (PWAs): Web applications that function like native apps and can
work offline; example - Twitter Lite, Flipkart Lite.
7. Tools Used: Popular tools include Android Studio, Xcode, and Visual Studio Code for
development.
8. Development Considerations: Developers must consider factors like screen size, battery usage,
performance, and touch-based interaction.
9. Access to Device Features: Mobile apps can access device hardware like GPS, camera,
accelerometer, microphone, etc.
10. Usage and Scope: Mobile apps are widely used in communication, gaming, education, health,
finance, and more, making mobile programming a highly demanded skill.