Mobile Application
A mobile application (or mobile app) is a software application designed to run on mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. It provides specific functionality to users, often leveraging device features like touchscreens, cameras, GPS, and sensors. Mobile apps can be native (built for a specific OS like iOS or Android), hybrid (using web technologies wrapped in a native container), or web-based (accessed via mobile browsers).
Developers should learn mobile app development to create software for the ubiquitous mobile device market, enabling direct user engagement through app stores. This is essential for businesses needing customer-facing apps, services requiring offline functionality, or applications leveraging mobile-specific hardware like cameras or location services. Mobile apps are critical for industries like e-commerce, social media, gaming, and productivity tools.