Hybrid App Development
Hybrid app development is an approach to building mobile applications that combines elements of both native and web technologies. It involves creating a single codebase using web technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, which is then wrapped in a native container using frameworks like Apache Cordova or Capacitor to run on multiple platforms (iOS, Android, etc.). This allows developers to write once and deploy across different operating systems while accessing some native device features through plugins.
Developers should use hybrid app development when they need to build cross-platform mobile apps quickly and cost-effectively, especially for applications with moderate performance requirements and standard UI components. It's ideal for businesses targeting multiple platforms with limited resources, prototypes, or content-focused apps like news readers, e-commerce, or internal tools where native performance isn't critical. However, it may not be suitable for graphics-intensive apps or those requiring deep hardware integration.