Blurring the Line Between Native and Web

Mobile development refers to creating applications and any other kind of software development specific to mobile devices, including tablets and smart watches. Mobile development seeks to optimize functionality and user experience on mobile devices, as there are important differences between mobile and desktop UX.What skills does a mobile developer need? Here are five skills you should have as a mobile developer: Analytical Skills. Mobile developers have to understand user needs in order to create applications they want to use. ... Communication. Mobile developers need to be able to communicate both orally and in writing. ... Creativity. ... Problem Solving. ... Programming Languages.How can I learn mobile development? Android Programming by Doing (for Java) Vogella Java Tutorials (for Java beginners) Coursera Creative, Serious, and Playful Science of Android Apps (part of the Android Development track) Udacity Developing Android Apps. Google's Training for Android Developers.Which is used for mobile development? Java. Firstly Java was the official language for Android App Development (but now it was replaced by Kotlin) and consequently, it is the most used language as well. Many of the apps in the Play Store are built with Java, and it is also the most supported language by Google.What is needed for mobile application development? Hence, the mobile development process involves creating installable software bundles (code, binaries, assets, etc.) , implementing backend services such as data access with an API, and testing the application on target devices.