Mobile Apps Development
Unit: 7
Unit introduction
Millions of people carry a mobile device that rivals the capability of many desktop computers. These devices offer a broad range of functionality by bringing together many different technologies. To develop high-quality mobile apps you must have an understanding of how they are designed to run specifically on mobile devices and how you can exploit the technologies currently available to ensure an effective final product.
In this unit you will investigate mobile apps, how they are used, why they are created, the differences between devices and the implications of creating and using software on mobile devices. You will study the design considerations inherent in mobile apps and general software design. You will design, develop, test and review a mobile app to fulfil a specific set of client requirements. With over a million apps on both Apple App Store™ and Google Play Store™, and the growing popularity of Microsoft Windows® mobile devices, the mobile app development industry is highly competitive and continually expanding. Many organisations use mobile apps to support their operations in one way or another. Mobile app development is an important skill for software developers who wish to retain their competitive edge. This unit will help you to progress to an app development role and gives you a basis for further study of the design and development of mobile apps and services.
Learning aims In this unit you will:
A Investigate mobile apps and mobile devices
B Design a mobile app that utilises device functions
C Develop a mobile app that utilises device functions.
