Hybrid Applications
Hybrid applications are software applications that combine elements of both native and web applications, typically built using web technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and then wrapped in a native container to run on mobile or desktop platforms. They allow developers to write code once and deploy it across multiple operating systems, such as iOS and Android, using frameworks like Apache Cordova or Ionic. This approach bridges the gap between web and native development, offering a balance of cross-platform compatibility and access to device features.
Developers should consider hybrid applications when they need to build apps for multiple platforms with a single codebase, reducing development time and cost compared to maintaining separate native apps. They are ideal for projects with moderate performance requirements, such as business tools, content-driven apps, or prototypes, where leveraging web skills is advantageous. However, for high-performance or graphics-intensive apps like games, native development might be a better fit due to potential limitations in speed and hardware access.