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Which app type is developed using web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and wrapped in a native app container?
Which app type is developed using web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and wrapped in a native app container?
- Web apps
- Hybrid apps (correct)
- Cross-platform apps
- Native apps
What role does the 'backend' play in a software application?
What role does the 'backend' play in a software application?
- Processing data, managing databases, and handling security (correct)
- Creating user interfaces
- Managing front-end visuals
- Handling user interactions
What is the primary function of an API (Application Programming Interface)?
What is the primary function of an API (Application Programming Interface)?
- Allowing different software applications to communicate with each other (correct)
- Defining the visual style of an application
- Designing user interfaces
- Providing a comprehensive development environment
Which of the following best describes a progressive web app (PWA)?
Which of the following best describes a progressive web app (PWA)?
An IDE typically includes a code editor and what other essential tool for software development?
An IDE typically includes a code editor and what other essential tool for software development?
Which platform is exclusively used by Apple's iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch devices?
Which platform is exclusively used by Apple's iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch devices?
What is the key characteristic of native apps compared to web apps or cross-platform apps?
What is the key characteristic of native apps compared to web apps or cross-platform apps?
What is the primary purpose of UI/UX design tools?
What is the primary purpose of UI/UX design tools?
Which type of application is essentially a website designed to be accessed on mobile devices, but is not downloaded from an app store?
Which type of application is essentially a website designed to be accessed on mobile devices, but is not downloaded from an app store?
What is the core goal of 'Mobile Development'?
What is the core goal of 'Mobile Development'?
Flashcards
API
API
A set of rules that allows different software to communicate.
Native Apps
Native Apps
Apps built for a specific operating system (e.g., iOS or Android).
Web Apps
Web Apps
Websites designed to function like apps on mobile devices.
Cross-Platform Apps
Cross-Platform Apps
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iOS
iOS
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IDE
IDE
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UI/UX Design Tools
UI/UX Design Tools
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Backend
Backend
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Mobile Development
Mobile Development
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Progressive Web Apps
Progressive Web Apps
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Study Notes
- An API (Application Programming Interface) enables different software applications to communicate through a set of rules, protocols, and tools.
- Native apps are developed for specific platforms like iOS or Android, using platform-specific languages.
- Web apps are websites designed for access on mobile devices, without needing to be downloaded from an app store.
- Cross-platform apps are designed to be deployed across multiple platforms like iOS and Android, using specific tools and technologies.
- iOS is a closed-source mobile operating system developed by Apple, exclusively used on Apple's iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch devices.
- An IDE (Integrated Development Environment) is a software application providing a comprehensive development environment, including a code editor and debugging tools.
- UI/UX Design Tools are specialized software applications that help designers create, modify, and explore user interfaces (UI) and user experiences (UX).
- The backend is the engine of an application responsible for processing data, managing databases, and handling security.
- Mobile Development is the creation of software intended to run on mobile devices.
- Hybrid apps combine native and web elements, developed using web technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, then wrapped in a native app container.
- Progressive web apps are web apps designed to look and feel like native apps, accessed through a browser, and installable on a user's device.
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Description
Mobile application development involves creating apps for various platforms. Native apps are platform-specific, while web apps are mobile-optimized websites. Cross-platform apps work on multiple operating systems, and UI/UX tools aid in design.
