IT1918 Mobile Applications Development: Benefits Overview

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What is the main benefit of using mobile apps according to the text?

Provides convenience and accessibility (correct)

Requires constant internet connection

No personalization options

Limited access to information

Which feature allows users to modify the settings and receive real-time notifications in mobile apps?

GUI builder

Personalization capability (correct)

Integrated Development Environment (IDE)

Code editor

Which IDE is specifically designed for Android application development?

Android Studio (correct)

.NET developer platform

Corona framework

Xcode

What programming language is primarily used for iOS app development with Xcode?

Swift Signup and view all the answers

Which IDE extends the .NET developer platform for building cross-platform apps?

Xamarin Signup and view all the answers

What are the challenges in developing mobile apps, according to the text?

Understanding market trends and user preferences. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to support multiple screen types in mobile app development?

To ensure the app looks good on various devices. Signup and view all the answers

What factor does NOT affect app performance, as mentioned in the text?

Screen brightness. Signup and view all the answers

Why is securing users' data important in mobile app development?

To protect users' valuable information. Signup and view all the answers

During which phase of the app development workflow do you build your project into a package for installation?

Building and running phase Signup and view all the answers

What is a common feature of IDEs used in developing mobile apps?

They primarily consist of a code editor and compiler only. Signup and view all the answers

Which mobile development platform uses Lua as the scripting language for creating apps and games?

Xamarin Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Xcode from other IDEs mentioned in the text?

It is designed for Android application development. Signup and view all the answers

In what way does Xamarin enhance the .NET developer platform for building apps?

It includes tools and libraries for building single-platform apps only. Signup and view all the answers

How does the convenience of using mobile apps relate to internet connectivity?

Mobile apps require a constant internet connection to function. Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the challenges in developing mobile apps that is specifically related to user interface design?

Supporting multiple screen types Signup and view all the answers

Which factor can significantly impact the performance of a mobile app but is not explicitly mentioned in the text?

App installation size Signup and view all the answers

What is a key consideration for developers when ensuring their mobile apps remain compatible with older device versions?

Reducing app features for older devices Signup and view all the answers

In the app development workflow, what is the purpose of the 'Building and Running' phase?

Compiling the project into an installable package Signup and view all the answers

When setting up for mobile app development, what is the significance of creating an emulator and connecting hardware devices?

Testing app performance on real devices Signup and view all the answers