Hybrid Development
Hybrid development is a software development approach that combines elements of native and web technologies to create applications that can run on multiple platforms (e.g., iOS, Android, web) from a single codebase. It typically uses web technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, wrapped in a native container (e.g., Apache Cordova or Capacitor) to access device features. This methodology aims to reduce development time and cost by enabling cross-platform compatibility while maintaining some native-like performance and functionality.
Developers should use hybrid development when building applications that need to target multiple platforms (like mobile and desktop) with limited resources, as it allows for faster deployment and easier maintenance compared to developing separate native apps. It is particularly suitable for content-driven apps, internal enterprise tools, or prototypes where near-native performance is acceptable, but it may not be ideal for graphics-intensive applications like games or those requiring deep hardware integration.