Course Description

What is mobile application development?

• Focus on a single OS platform — or enhance efficiency when developing for both Android and iOS
• Understand the unique requirements and limitations of mobile devices
• Offload app processing to the cloud to avoid taxing user devices
• Join one or more developer programs to tap into key resources and prepare your app for distribution

Mobile app development is rapidly growing. From retail, telecommunications and banking to insurance, healthcare and government, organizations across industries must meet user expectations for fast, convenient ways to conduct transactions and access information. Today, mobile devices are the most popular way for people to connect to the internet. To stay relevant, responsive and successful, organizations need mobile apps.

Yet mobile app development might seem daunting. Once you’ve selected the OS platform or platforms, you need to overcome the limitations of mobile devices and usher your app all the way through the potential hurdles of distribution. Fortunately, by following a few basic guidelines and best practices, you can streamline your development journey.

To learn more about the specifics of developing either platform, read our articles on iOS app development and Android app development.