A few words about hybrid app development
Hybrid app development is an important skill in today's world. To understand why, we have to discuss the difference between hybrid apps and native apps.
As we all know, apps operate on operating systems such as Android (Google) and iOS (Apple). Once a certain company – your company, for example – decides to develop an app, it has to make sure that its app can adapt to both operating systems. How is this done? We're glad you asked.
In the Native method, we develop two versions of the app, which can be used for both operating systems. This entails managing two different projects, with two separate development teams. Every development team uses the operating system's SDK (software development kit) to develop the app.
If we decide to develop a hybrid app, then the development team uses HTML, CSS or Javascript to develop a single app that fits both operating systems.
Hybrid app development – the pros and cons
Without a doubt, the biggest advantage of hybrid app development is the development process. Compared to native apps, hybrid app development utilizes less than half of the required resources (one team instead of two), which makes the process faster and easier. This is a big plus that allows many companies to develop apps quickly and cost-effectively.
The biggest drawback of hybrid app development in comparison with native app development is performance. Native apps are quicker and offer a more seamless user experience. Want a perfect app that provides optimal performance on every operating system? Go with a native app. Want a great app with terrific value for money? Choose the hybrid option.