Developing apps for both iOS and Android can be challenging but rewarding. The key is to use cross-platform frameworks like React Native or Flutter, which allow you to develop app iOS and Android simultaneously. This not only saves time but also ensures a consistent user experience across both platforms. Focusing on adaptive design principles can further enhance usability and performance.
What are your thoughts on best practices for tackling this?
We stopped making apps and moved back to web pages tuned to mobile users.
Part of the reason was Apple's draconian and costly app system. Put on the web and we're done. No dedicating a person to shepherd the app through the Apple gauntlet.
Developing apps for iOS and Android efficiently requires the right strategy and tools. Using cross-platform frameworks like Flutter or React Native helps save time and effort by allowing developers to write a single code base for both platforms. Optimizing performance, focusing on user-friendly design, and following platform-specific guidelines ensure a smooth experience. Regular testing on different devices and using cloud-based testing tools help detect and fix issues early. By following best practices, you can build high-quality apps that work seamlessly on both platforms.
Part of the reason...
I, for one, am sick and tired of every Tom, Dick, and Harry requiring a separate app for everything. It has gotten to the point of having to scroll through pages of icons to locate whatever app you need for a particular occasion. Plus, every app stays open consuming limited memory. And then there are the constant reminders to update. And if you ever have to reset your phone (seems to be the default recommendation to fix any problem) you have to spend hours reinstalling everything. Far better to have one app (a browser). Of course you then have the problem of scrolling through all the links to get at the website you need. But at least a link takes up less space, and you don't have to manage updates for a website.
The adoption of cross-platform frameworks like React Native or Flutter brings me full support for creating applications which operate across iOS and Android platforms.
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