Cross-Platform App Development
Cross-platform app development is a software development approach that allows developers to build applications that run on multiple operating systems (e.g., iOS, Android, Windows) from a single codebase. It uses frameworks and tools that compile or interpret code to native or web-based environments, enabling efficient deployment across different platforms. This methodology reduces development time and costs compared to building separate native apps for each platform.
Developers should learn cross-platform development when they need to reach users on multiple devices (like smartphones, tablets, and desktops) without maintaining separate codebases, which is ideal for startups, MVPs, or projects with limited resources. It's particularly useful for business apps, prototypes, and applications where rapid iteration and broad market access are priorities, though it may not be suitable for performance-intensive apps like high-end games.