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App Development


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                          Learning Outcomes



                              What is an App?                                    Defining Android and iOS

                              Types of Mobile Apps                               Categories of Apps

                              Downloading and Installing the App                 Developing an App






                  With the advancement in technology, smartphones play an important role in our daily lives.
                  However, the main function of smartphones is telecommunication, but now with the help of
                  apps, you can do many things that were previously unimaginable on smartphones. You can
                  perform  various tasks on smartphones,  such as online bill payment,  online shopping,  video
                  calling, message chat, and playing games.


                   i +  WHAT IS AN APP?

                  An app is a software program primarily developed for hand-held smart devices such as mobiles
                  and tablets. It helps the user to perform their personal and professional tasks more effectively.
                  "App" is a modern term derived from the word  "application." Generally, the word "app" is used
                  to refer to the applications on smart devices such as mobiles and tablets. Thousands of apps
                  are available for smart devices. Most of the apps are freely downloadable from the app store.
                  However, some of the apps need to be purchased from the app store.

                  The three most popular app stores are Google's Play Store, Apple's App Store, and Microsoft
                  Store. However, the Microsoft Store is not in use for mobile devices. But you can download the
                  apps for your tablet and computer from the Microsoft Store.

                  There are mainly three types of applications, which are as follows:
                  •  Desktop: The application that is mainly developed for a computer or laptop is called a desktop
                     application. This type of application depends on the hardware and operating system on
                     which it runs. It is usually developed for a particular operating system. Some examples of
                     desktop applications are Paint, Notepad, and Word.






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