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Which of the following frameworks is NOT a cross-platform solution?
Which of the following frameworks is NOT a cross-platform solution?
Which company created the cross-platform framework React Native?
Which company created the cross-platform framework React Native?
What is the primary advantage of a native app compared to a Progressive Web App?
What is the primary advantage of a native app compared to a Progressive Web App?
What is the main programming language used in Flutter?
What is the main programming language used in Flutter?
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Which of the following technologies is NOT commonly used for developing Progressive Web Apps?
Which of the following technologies is NOT commonly used for developing Progressive Web Apps?
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Which of the following statements correctly describes the difference between Progressive Web Apps and Cross-Platform Apps?
Which of the following statements correctly describes the difference between Progressive Web Apps and Cross-Platform Apps?
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Which of the following is NOT a preferred IDE for Flutter development?
Which of the following is NOT a preferred IDE for Flutter development?
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Which of these frameworks is a Microsoft cross-platform solution for app development?
Which of these frameworks is a Microsoft cross-platform solution for app development?
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Which of the following options accurately describes the type of UI/UX provided by React Native?
Which of the following options accurately describes the type of UI/UX provided by React Native?
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What is a key feature of a Progressive Web App that improves offline usability?
What is a key feature of a Progressive Web App that improves offline usability?
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Which of the following statements is TRUE about the update release cycle of React Native?
Which of the following statements is TRUE about the update release cycle of React Native?
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Which of the following is a potential disadvantage of using a Cross-Platform app development framework?
Which of the following is a potential disadvantage of using a Cross-Platform app development framework?
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Which of the following accurately describes the approach used by Flutter to create UI/UX that aligns with native platform updates?
Which of the following accurately describes the approach used by Flutter to create UI/UX that aligns with native platform updates?
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What is the primary benefit of using a Cross-Platform app development framework?
What is the primary benefit of using a Cross-Platform app development framework?
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What is the main advantage of using a cross-platform mobile development framework?
What is the main advantage of using a cross-platform mobile development framework?
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Which of the following statements is true about the use of a Native app for a retail company?
Which of the following statements is true about the use of a Native app for a retail company?
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Which of the following is a benefit of using React Native for mobile development?
Which of the following is a benefit of using React Native for mobile development?
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What is the primary purpose of a Mobile App Development Framework?
What is the primary purpose of a Mobile App Development Framework?
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Which category of mobile applications is developed for a specific platform or device?
Which category of mobile applications is developed for a specific platform or device?
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Which framework, created by Google, utilizes a UI toolkit to build native applications for diverse platforms?
Which framework, created by Google, utilizes a UI toolkit to build native applications for diverse platforms?
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What is a primary distinction between React Native and Flutter?
What is a primary distinction between React Native and Flutter?
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What technology does Flutter use for its 2D rendering engine?
What technology does Flutter use for its 2D rendering engine?
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What is the purpose of a Content Provider?
What is the purpose of a Content Provider?
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What is a major advantage of using a cross-platform mobile development framework like React Native or Flutter?
What is a major advantage of using a cross-platform mobile development framework like React Native or Flutter?
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Which of the following is NOT a core component of an Android application?
Which of the following is NOT a core component of an Android application?
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What does the term "hot deployment" refer to in the context of mobile development frameworks?
What does the term "hot deployment" refer to in the context of mobile development frameworks?
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What is the primary function of a Service?
What is the primary function of a Service?
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Which of the following components is best suited for creating an event-driven application?
Which of the following components is best suited for creating an event-driven application?
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Intents are used for all of the following EXCEPT:
Intents are used for all of the following EXCEPT:
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What is the primary difference between a Widget and a Broadcast Receiver?
What is the primary difference between a Widget and a Broadcast Receiver?
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When would Notifications be most commonly used?
When would Notifications be most commonly used?
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Which of these components is responsible for creating the user interface of an Android application?
Which of these components is responsible for creating the user interface of an Android application?
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What is the purpose of the uses-permission
element within the manifest
element?
What is the purpose of the uses-permission
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Which attribute within the application
element is used to enable debugging during development?
Which attribute within the application
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What is the purpose of the uses-library
element within the manifest
element?
What is the purpose of the uses-library
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What is the role of the intent-filter
element within the manifest
element?
What is the role of the intent-filter
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Which element within the intent-filter
element is used to add an action for the intent filter?
Which element within the intent-filter
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What is the purpose of the uses-configuration
element within the manifest
element?
What is the purpose of the uses-configuration
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Which element within the manifest
element is used to specify the metadata for the application, including its title, icon, and theme?
Which element within the manifest
element is used to specify the metadata for the application, including its title, icon, and theme?
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What is the purpose of the uses-features
element within the manifest
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What type of permission is automatically granted to an app during installation?
What type of permission is automatically granted to an app during installation?
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Which type of permission is also known as dangerous permissions?
Which type of permission is also known as dangerous permissions?
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What is a common scenario where an application would require runtime permissions?
What is a common scenario where an application would require runtime permissions?
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What is the primary purpose of signature permissions?
What is the primary purpose of signature permissions?
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Which type of permission is typically used by services like VPN or autofill?
Which type of permission is typically used by services like VPN or autofill?
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If an app needs access to features like the camera or microphone, what type of permissions are required?
If an app needs access to features like the camera or microphone, what type of permissions are required?
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How is the user notified about install-time permissions?
How is the user notified about install-time permissions?
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What differentiates normal permissions from runtime permissions in terms of risk to user privacy?
What differentiates normal permissions from runtime permissions in terms of risk to user privacy?
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Flashcards
Native App
Native App
An app developed specifically for a platform like iOS or Android that utilizes the device's capabilities.
Progressive Web App (PWA)
Progressive Web App (PWA)
A web application that can be accessed through a browser but also resembles a native app with offline capabilities.
Offline Access
Offline Access
The ability of an app to store content on a device for use without an internet connection.
Push Notifications
Push Notifications
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Cross-Platform Application
Cross-Platform Application
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Xamarin
Xamarin
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UI/UX in Cross-Platform Apps
UI/UX in Cross-Platform Apps
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Responsive Design
Responsive Design
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Mobile App Development Framework
Mobile App Development Framework
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Categories of Mobile Apps
Categories of Mobile Apps
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Web Apps
Web Apps
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Hybrid Apps
Hybrid Apps
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React Native
React Native
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Flutter
Flutter
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Skia Engine
Skia Engine
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Mobile Development Framework
Mobile Development Framework
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Native Frameworks
Native Frameworks
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WebStorm
WebStorm
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Bespoke UI/UX
Bespoke UI/UX
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Services
Services
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Content Providers
Content Providers
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Broadcast Receivers
Broadcast Receivers
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Intents
Intents
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Widgets
Widgets
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Notifications
Notifications
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Service subclass
Service subclass
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ContentProvider subclass
ContentProvider subclass
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uses-permission
uses-permission
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application node
application node
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uses-library
uses-library
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activity
activity
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intent-filter
intent-filter
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action
action
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category
category
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uses-features
uses-features
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Permission in Android
Permission in Android
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Install-time Permissions
Install-time Permissions
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Normal Permissions
Normal Permissions
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Signature Permissions
Signature Permissions
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Runtime Permissions
Runtime Permissions
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Restricted Data
Restricted Data
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App Manifest
App Manifest
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Privileged Services
Privileged Services
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Study Notes
Mobile Computing and App Development
- Mobile applications are commonly used in daily life, like WhatsApp and Instagram
- Mobile apps are typically developed for three operating systems: Android, iOS, and Windows
- There are three primary ways to develop mobile apps:
- 1st Party Native Apps: These apps are designed for a specific OS (Android or iOS) and run on that OS only. Android apps are typically coded in Java or Kotlin, while iOS apps are often coded in Swift or Objective-C. Android Studio and Xcode are common IDEs for these types of apps.
- Progressive Web Applications (PWAs): PWAs are essentially websites that run on the device. Technologies like Microsoft Blazor, React, AngularJS, and Native Script are used. The user interface (UI) is developed similar to websites. They allow users to access the content offline and have a faster and smoother browsing experience
- Cross-Platform Applications: These frameworks enable the creation of apps for different platforms (e.g. iOS and Android), using the same codebase. Xamarin (with .NET, C#, and F# ) and React Native (with JavaScript) are examples. Flutter (with Dart) is another option.
- Retail companies often develop native apps to provide customers with a better in-store experience (e.g. browsing inventory, creating shopping lists). These apps integrate with existing store systems to improve customer experience and gain insights from customer behavior
Mobile Development Frameworks
- Mobile development frameworks are software libraries that provide a fundamental structure for mobile application development.
- Frameworks commonly fall into three categories:
- Native frameworks target specific platforms (iOS or Android) for optimal performance and access to device features.
- Mobile web app frameworks use web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) to create apps that run in a webview. Usually, not as performant but quicker to develop.
- Hybrid frameworks combine features of both native and mobile web frameworks.
Key Framework Examples
- React Native: An open-source framework created by Facebook. It uses React and JavaScript to build native apps for both Android and iOS with a single codebase.
- Flutter: A UI toolkit developed by Google, that allows building native apps (Android and iOS) and other applications (desktop and web) with a single codebase using the Dart programming language. Notable features include a fast rendering engine called Skia and full native performance.
- Ionic: An open-source framework using web technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript that can be used to build cross-platform mobile applications for iOS, Android, and Windows.
Android Components
- Activities: The presentation layer of the application, controlling the user interface (UI).
- Services: Background processes (e.g., data updates, location tracking) that run even when the app is not active.
- Content Providers: Manage and persist the application's data, offering access to data from other apps.
- Broadcast Receivers: Intent listeners, responding to system-wide events or intents from other apps.
- Intents: Inter-application messaging framework to pass data or request actions.
- Widgets: Components that can be placed on the device's home screen.
- Notifications: App alerts to draw user attention.
Android Manifest
- AndroidManifest.xml: describes the application's components, requirements (permissions, hardware features), and metadata.
- This file is mandatory, defines the application's structure and components, and specifies how different parts of the application interact with various functionalities.
- It contains several components like
uses-sdk
,uses-permission
,activity
,intent-filter
,application
, etc.
Android Permission Model
- Install-time permissions: Granted at app installation.
- Normal permissions: Moderate access, little risk to user privacy.
- Signature permissions: Reserved for apps with special system functions.
- Runtime permissions: Needed when your app requires more extensive access to the device's resources or user data (like location, contacts). These permissions are usually requested at run-time after the app has been installed.
Android SDK
- The Android SDK includes tools and APIs for developing Android applications. These include an Emulator (an emulated Android device) and tools for building and testing Android apps. Downloading the relevant SDK packages is necessary for development work.
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Explore the essentials of mobile computing and app development, focusing on the three main methodologies: native apps, progressive web applications, and cross-platform applications. Learn about popular programming languages and tools used for developing apps on different operating systems such as Android and iOS.