By some estimates, Node.js is used by at least 30 million websites and is the most-used framework. Today, the Node environment is popular among developers and is often recommended for cross-platform projects. Its open-source solution is compatible with Windows, Linux, Unix, macOS and more and the back-end JavaScript environs are suitable for complex projects.
The mobile application market can be confusing and, if your business is considering building an iOS, Android, or hybrid mobile application for internal business users or a software product for the consumer market, one of the first decisions you will have to make is whether to develop a native mobile application or a hybrid cross-platform mobile application that is suitable for both iOS and Android devices.
According to a recent study by Statista, 1.64 million mobile apps were available in the Apple App Store, and 3.55 million mobile apps were available on the Google Play Store. That’s a lot of apps! And, if you are a business, considering a business or consumer application project, you would be wise to consider both markets. Why would an enterprise ignore millions of potential customers and choose only one development environment, when it can appeal to and attract customers and users for both Android and iOS devices with a Hybrid Mobile Application Development approach?
In its review of the MEAN stack development suite, TechTarget.com states that, ‘(The MEAN) stack of development tools helps to eliminate the language barriers often experienced in software development.’ There is, perhaps, no better way to explain why the MEAN stack of tools and services has gained such popularity. Developers know their job and their tools but, when these tools are combined to provide more ease-of-use and to help developers navigate and leverage the various features, the development process is much simpler and quicker.
A recent Statista report reveals that the popularity of cross-platform applications is growing by leaps and bounds with 3.5 million apps available on Google Play, 2.2 million in the Apple App Store and nearly 500,000 in the Amazon AppStore. The popularity of cross-platform applications is not surprising. Today’s consumers and business users want access to their favorite apps from all of their devices, whether those devices be based on iOS or on Android. Developers and service providers must satisfy these expectations by offering seamless access and navigation on all types of devices.
Statista reports approximately 3.38 million apps in the Google Play Store and 2.22 million apps in the Apple App Store, and an estimated annual revenue of $935 billion dollars for the mobile app market. Certainly impressive statistics! If your organization wants to jump into the market with a consumer app or develop a mobile app for business users, one of the first decisions you will need to make is whether to design for the Android or the Apple market, or to design for both.
World-renowned consulting firm, Deloitte, states that, ‘The implementation of digital technologies can help accelerate progress towards enterprise goals such as financial returns, workforce diversity, and environmental targets by 22%.’ If your business is considering expanding its market reach, or providing more flexibility and access to tools for business users, it is likely working on a mobile application initiative to support its initiatives and goals.
Your business has decided to create a hybrid mobile application – perhaps for the consumer market, perhaps for a business application to be used by your team members within the enterprise. No matter the type, industry, purpose or concept, a mobile application development project is complicated and should be handled by a skilled, experienced team to ensure that the requirements, design, development, testing and implementation are accurate, cost-effective, timely and supportive of your business goals and objectives.
According to a Statista survey mobile apps are projected to generate more than $935 billion US dollars in 2023. The market shows no sign of choosing between iOS and Android so any mobile application development you consider will likely be best designed as a hybrid mobile application project.
In February of 2022, Statcounter estimated the share of the smart phone market to be 70.97% Android and 28.27% iOS. If your business is looking to build a mobile application, the decision to choose a native vs. hybrid mobile application approach, and for native apps, the decision to choose Android vs. Apple, is not as simple as choosing the manufacturer with the largest market share.
