Mobile App Development: From Idea to App Store
                     Mobile App Development: From Idea to App Store
INTRODUCTION
Mobile application development has been in vogue for some 
time, and all sectors are utilizing the technology’s benefits. 
With smartphones being used by everyone, developing a 
mobile app to serve customers better becomes a priority. 
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What is Mobile 
App 
Development?
Mobile app development is the process involved in creating 
software that runs efficiently on smartphones and digital 
assistants. These programmers can be pre-installed on the 
device, downloaded from an app store, or accessible via a 
mobile web browser.
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The process’s first 
stages of development
1. Creating applications and designs by writing code.
2. Installing the created software and starting backend 
services to use an API to retrieve data
3. Testing the app on the chosen devices is the last step.
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Mobile Apps 
Development Platform
This platform is an infrastructure created to facilitate 
developers by providing all the required tools for application 
development. The developers use this platform to reduce 
their risk of data loss, time and financial loss, and incorrect 
data classification.
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Android
1. Designed for smartphones and tablets.
2. It allows developers to download, customize and distribute 
the source code without any cost. 
3. Support multiple apps running concurrently on a mobile 
device and help UI customization during the development 
stage. 
4. Holds 44.46% of the mobile OS market share in the USA as 
of July 2022.
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iOS
1. It owns exclusive rights to products made by Apple, such 
as iPhones or iPad. 
2. Developers can purchase the iOS software development kit 
to create a mobile app for apple devices and make it 
available through the App stores.  
3. Holds 55.22% of the mobile iOS market share in the USA 
as of July 2022. 
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Hybrid
1. Infuses the qualities of both native and web programming 
into a single application. 
2. On a single platform, developers can create numerous 
applications for different iOS.  
3. Code is embedded into the native application.  
4. Helps to build a similar application for each iOS type. 
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Native Mobile 
Applications
Native apps are installed directly on a mobile device. It is 
available for download from the Google Play Store or the 
Apple App Store. They can work even without an internet 
connection. Tools and Technologies used are Java, Kotlin, and 
Python.
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Cross-platform 
Applications
The cross-platform app creates a common code application 
for both Android and iOS. Cross-platform app processes are a 
little slower because an additional abstraction layer and 
rendering process are required. Cross-platform applications 
maintain the same user experience.
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Hybrid Mobile 
Applications
Hybrid apps and cross-platform are not identical though code 
is written for a hybrid app to work on both platforms (Android 
and iOS). Hybrid development is simple to build with only a 
rudimentary technical understanding and web development 
knowledge. 
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Customers-centric
Mobile applications are critical in enabling businesses to sell 
their products based on the needs and uses of their 
customers. The mobile apps focus on customers by providing 
a better user experience, adding features, and engaging in 
various promotional activities to keep customers engaged.
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