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APP DEVELOPMENT
Your Aim
to learn about:
What is an App? Defining the Android and iOS
Types of Mobile Apps Categories of Apps
Downloading and Installing the App Developing an App
Creating a Multiplication Table App
With the development of technology, smartphones have become indispensable in our day-to-
day existence. Even though communication is still smartphone primary use, you can now perform
a lot of things on them that were not even possible a few years ago thanks to apps. You can use
smartphones for a variety of functions, such as playing games, making video calls, sending text
messages, and making online bill payments.
WHAT IS AN APP?
An app is a type of software that is designed specifically for portable smart devices like tablets and
smartphones. It facilitates the user's more efficient completion of both personal and professional
responsibilities.
The term "app" is a contemporary phrase derived from "application." The term "app" is typically
used to describe the apps found on smart devices, such as tablets and smartphones. For smart
devices, thousands of apps are accessible. The majority of the apps may be downloaded for free
from the app store. However, some of the apps need to be bought through the app store.
Google's Play Store, Apple's App Store, and Microsoft Store are the three most widely used app
shops.
There are mainly three types of applications, which are as follows:
Desktop: A desktop application is primarily created for a laptop or computer. The hardware
and operating system that this kind of program operates on determine its functionality.
Usually, it is created with a certain operating system in mind. Word, Notepad, and Paint are
a few desktop programs.
Mobile: A software application, commonly referred to as a "mobile app," is created specifically
for portable electronic devices like tablets and smartphones. The device itself is where these
apps are installed and used. Messenger, WhatsApp, and Amazon are a few examples of
mobile applications.
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