Today we will see how apps actually work ? What are the technologies behind this ? There are many factors that need to be considered but one of the most important parts is the mobile application development framework.
The framework which allows mobile app developers to create apps using debuggers, libraries, toolsets, features and many sub-components etc.
Here is the list of top 10 frameworks that is used for mobile app development.
Ionic — Open-Source HTML5 Development Framework
Ionic, It is an Open Source HTML 5 Mobile Development Framework which can be used for cross-platform app development. It is with a specific set of UI elements i.e Forms, List views, Filters, Tab Bars, Action Sheets and navigation menu in app design which helps them for development of mobile app instead of only focusing on UI part. If developers have some skills of HTML, CSS or JavaScript then it is an advantage to deal with Ionic framework. It also supports from Android 4.1 and iOS7 to latest versions of both android and iOS. In addition to that if developers build mobile apps in ionic with PhoneGap then performance is higher than hybrid apps and with Cordova plugins to access some features like Camera, GPS, Flashlight etc.
Pros of Using Ionic Framework
Easy to use and adopt
Cross-platform app development
Built with good UI elements
Better performance
Development cost is low
It is built on AngularJS
React Native
React Native, If you want to launch your mobile application for both Android and iOS platform then React Native is best suitable for it so code it once and use it everywhere. This platform is very popular amongst user and mobile app developers so most of the small to large scale companies are using it.
This framework is basically used for high performance mobile apps with a short development cycle and fast deployment. One good thing about this framework is, It uses JSX which helps developers in terms of no need to learn complex programming for Android or iOS apps development. The performance is smooth as it converts the code into native views before rendering.
Pros of React Native Framework
One code can be used for both Android and iOS
Big community
Good Performance
Cost-effective solutions
Easy and Simple UI
Framework with Modular architecture
Lots of Third-party plugins and Libraries
PhoneGap
PhoneGap is called Apache Cordova, It helps app developers to develop mobile applications which are installed as native apps across multiple devices. It is one of the best used mobile frameworks which need to create code once and use it as multiple versions of mobile apps. Another good advantage of PhoneGap is there are inbuilt device features like GPS, Camera, Storage, accelerometer, Phonebook and much more.
Pros of PhoneGap Framework
It is Open Source
Every aps works like native
Single code and use it for multiple versions
Easy development and Rapid Testing
Less development efforts and time
Robust backend and multiple plugins
Xamrin
Xamrin is one of the most bright ways of develop app, Developer can use C# for developing Android, iOS and Windows apps. It is a reliable tool to provide adaptable native performance and backed with Microsoft technology with a large community. It is also with a super user interface with enabled control of the app.
Pros of using Xamrin Framework
Cross-platform mobile app design and development framework
Native user interface and Controls that enable developer to create native app
Easy API Integration
Huge Developer Community
Visual Studio included without any charges
Flutter
Flutter, A Software development kit developed by Google with faster coding capabilities which attracts developers to working with it. It enables app development very conveniently by single code base used for both Android and iOS. One of the good advantages is modifying old widgets and creating new widgets very easily. It helps to build responsive mobile apps that engage your target audience within a short period of time.
Short time of Code Development
Performance is similar to native
Own app rendering engine
Single code use for Android and iOS
UI and Business logic same on all the platforms
Testing time is less
Corona SDK
Corona SDK is used for cross-platform mobile apps for a short period of time and eliminates large development teams. It helps the developers in creating single code which works with all platforms like Android, iOS and nook. It includes interactivity and delightful graphics content into the apps. Also API for Gaming apps which allows app developers to monetize apps easily and quickly.
Single code for multiple platforms
Lua Language which is easy to understand
Monetization of app is easy
