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DCIT 26 | Midterms Flashcards

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refers to the process of creating software applications that perform specific functions for users or other applications

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application development

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This field encompasses a wide range of activities, from initial planning and design to coding, testing, and deployment

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application development

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key concepts and stages involved in application development

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  1. understanding requirements
  2. planning and design
  3. development
  4. testing
  5. deployment
  6. maintenance and support
  7. emerging trends
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Gathering User Requirements
Defining Functional Requirements

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understanding requirements

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Project Planning
System Architecture Design
User Interface (UI) Design

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planning and design

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Coding
Version Control

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development

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Unit Testing
Integration Testing
User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

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testing

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Release Management
Deployment

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deployment

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Monitoring
Updates and Bug Fixes

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maintenance and support

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Agile Development
DevOps
Low-Code/No-Code Development

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emerging trends

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Types of Application Development

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1.Web Application Development
2.Mobile Application Development
3.Desktop Application Development
4.Game Development
5.Enterprise Application Development
6.Cloud Application Development
7.Embedded Application Development
8.API Development
9.Blockchain Application Development
10.(AR) and (VR) Development

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Creating applications that run-in web browsers. These applications can be accessed from any device with internet connectivity.

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Web Application Development

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Developing applications specifically for mobile devices
such as smartphones and tablets

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Mobile Application Development

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Creating software applications that run on desktop operating systems like Windows, macOS, or Linux

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Desktop Application Development

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Designing and creating video games for various platforms, including consoles, PCs, and mobile devices

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Game Development

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Building large-scale applications designed to meet the needs of an organization, often integrating with existing systems

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Enterprise Application Development

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Developing applications that run on cloud infrastructure, providing scalability and remote access

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Cloud Application Development

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Creating applications that run on embedded systems, such as IoT devices, appliances, and automotive systems

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Embedded Application Development

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Building application programming interfaces (APIs) that allow different software applications to communicate with each other

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API Development

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Developing decentralized applications (dApps) that utilize blockchain technology for secure transactions and data integrity

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Blockchain Application Development

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Creating immersive applications that enhance or simulate real-world environments

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(AR) and (VR) Development

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App Development Methodologies

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1.Waterfall Model
2.Agile Development
3.Scrum
4.Kanban
5.Extreme Programming (XP)
6.Lean Software Development
7.DevOps
8.Feature-Driven Development (FDD)
9.Rapid Application Development (RAD)
10.Spiral Model

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A linear and sequential approach where each phase must be completed before the next begins

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Waterfall Model

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An iterative and incremental approach that emphasizes flexibility, collaboration, and customer feedback

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Agile Development

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A specific Agile framework that organizes work into time-boxed iterations called sprints, typically lasting 2-4 weeks

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Scrum

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time-boxed iterations

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sprints

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Scrum Roles

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Scrum Master
Product Owner
Devt Team

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A visual approach to managing work, emphasizing continuous delivery and limiting work in progress (WIP)

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Kanban

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An Agile methodology focused on improving software quality and responsiveness to changing requirements through frequent releases

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Extreme Programming (XP)

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An approach, focusing on eliminating waste and maximizing value

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Lean Software Development

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A methodology that combines development (Dev) and operations (Ops) to improve collaboration, automation, and integration

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DevOps

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Focuses on delivering tangible, working software features in short iterations

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Feature-Driven Development (FDD)

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Emphasizes quick development and iteration of prototypes over rigorous planning and testing

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Rapid Application Development (RAD)

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A risk-driven approach that combines iterative development with the systematic aspects
of the Waterfall model

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Spiral Model

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App Dev Tools and Technologies

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1.Programming Languages
2.Frameworks
3.Integrated Development Environments (IDEs)
4.Version Control Systems
5.Database Management Systems
6.Testing Tools
7.Deployment and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) Tools
8.Cloud Platforms
9.API Development Tools
10.Collaboration and Project Management Tools

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Programming Languages

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JavaScript
Python
Java
C#
Swift
Kotlin

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Frameworks

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Web Development
- React
- Angular
- Vue.js

Back-End Development
- Node.js
- Django
- Ruby on Rails

Mobile Development
- Flutter
- React Native

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Integrated Development Environments (IDEs)

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  • Visual Studio
  • Eclipse
  • PyCharm
  • Xcode
  • Android Studio
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Version Control Systems

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  • Git
  • GitHub
  • GitLab
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Database Management Systems

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  • SQL Databases
  • NoSQL Databases
  • ORM Tools
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Testing Tools

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  • JUnit
  • Selenium
  • Jest
  • Postman
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Deployment and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) Tools

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  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • Jenkins
  • CircleCI
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Cloud Platforms

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  • Amazon Web Services (AWS)
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
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API Development Tools

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  • Swagger/OpenAPI
  • Postman
  • GraphQL
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Collaboration and Project Management Tools

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  • Jira
  • Trello
  • Slack
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Widely used for web development (front-end and back-end with Node.js)

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JavaScript

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Popular for web applications, data analysis, and machine learning

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Python

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Commonly used for enterprise applications and Android development

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Java

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Used for Windows applications and game development with Unity

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C#

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Primary language for iOS application development

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Swift

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Official language for Android development

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Kotlin

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52
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A JavaScript library for building user interfaces

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React

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A framework for building single-page applications (SPAs)

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Angular

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A progressive JavaScript framework for building UIs

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Vue.js

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55
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JavaScript runtime for building server-side applications

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Node.js

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56
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A Python framework for building web applications quickly

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Django

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A web application framework written in Ruby

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Ruby on Rails

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A UI toolkit for building natively compiled applications for mobile, web, and desktop from a single codebase

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Flutter

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A framework for building mobile apps using React

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React Native

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A powerful IDE for .NET and C# development

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Visual Studio

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Commonly used for Java development

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Eclipse

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An IDE specifically for Python development

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PyCharm

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The official IDE for iOS and macOS development

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The official IDE for Android development

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Android Studio

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A distributed version control system widely used in software development

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A platform for hosting Git repositories and collaborating on projects

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A web-based DevOps lifecycle tool that provides a Git repository manager

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MySQL, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server

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SQL Databases

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MongoDB, Cassandra, Firebase

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NoSQL Databases

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Hibernate (Java), Entity Framework (C#), Sequelize (Node.js)

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A testing framework for Java applications

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A tool for automating web browsers for testing

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A JavaScript testing framework used with React applications

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A tool for testing APIs

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A platform for developing, shipping, and running applications in containers

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An orchestration tool for managing containerized applications

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Kubernetes

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An open-source automation server for CI/CD

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A cloud-based CI/CD tool

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A comprehensive cloud platform offering computing power, storage, and other services

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Amazon Web Services (AWS)

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A cloud computing service for building, testing, and managing applications

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Microsoft Azure

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A suite of cloud computing services that runs on the same infrastructure as Google’s end-user products

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Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

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Tools for designing and documenting APIs

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Swagger/OpenAPI

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Also used for API testing and development

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A query language for APIs that allows clients to request only the data they need

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A tool for agile project management and issue tracking

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A visual collaboration tool for organizing tasks and projects

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A messaging platform for team communication

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are vital for business operations and user engagement

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Web applications

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refers to the part of web applications that users interact with directly

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Frontend development

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It’s crucial for delivering a seamless user experience and ensuring accessibility across various devices

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Frontend development

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Basics of Frontend Technologies

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HTML (HyperText Markup Language)
CSS (Cascading Style Sheets)
JavaScript

92
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Provides the structure of web pages using elements and tags

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HTML (HyperText Markup Language)

93
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Handles the presentation layer, allowing developers to apply styles, layouts, and responsive designs

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CSS (Cascading Style Sheets)

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Popular frontend frameworks

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React
Angular
Vue.js

95
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Adds interactivity, enabling dynamic content updates without needing to refresh the page

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JavaScript

96
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Developed by Facebook; allows building interactive UIs with reusable components and a virtual DOM for improved performance

97
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A TypeScript-based framework by Google; supports two-way data binding and is suitable for large-scale applications

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A progressive framework that is easy to integrate into existing projects, known for its flexibility and simplicity

99
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involves server-side logic and database management, ensuring that the application functions correctly and securely

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Backend development

100
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It serves as the backbone of a web application, handling data processing, storage, and retrieval

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Backend development

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Common languages in backend development

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PHP
Python
Ruby
Node.js

102
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Widely used for web development, particularly for server-side scripting

103
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Known for its readability and efficiency, popular in web frameworks like Django and Flask

104
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Often used with Rails framework, emphasizes convention over configuration

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store, manage, and retrieve data efficiently, making them crucial for web applications

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Types of Databases

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Relational Databases (RDBMS)
NoSQL Databases

107
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Such as MySQL and PostgreSQL, which use structured query language (SQL) to manage data in tables

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Relational Databases (RDBMS)

108
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Such as MongoDB and Firebase, designed for unstructured data and flexible data models

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NoSQL Databases

109
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Understanding the demographics, needs, and behaviors of potential users is critical for creating user-centered applications

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Identifying Target Users

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Conduct surveys, interviews, and usability tests to gather insights that inform design decisions and feature prioritization

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Importance of User Research

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List essential functionalities that address user needs, such as user authentication, data visualization, and search capabilities

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Defining Key Features

112
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Use techniques like MoSCoW (Must have, Should have, Could have, Won’t have) to prioritize features based on user feedback and project goals

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Prioritizing Functionalities for User Experience

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requires a balanced approach to both frontend and backend components

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Effective web application development

114
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result from seamless collaboration between frontend and backend teams to create cohesive user experiences

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Successful applications

115
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have become essential in today’s digital age, with varying approaches to development

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Mobile applications

116
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the process of creating software applications that run on mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets

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Mobile application development

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used across various industries, from e-commerce and healthcare to education, entertainment, and finance, making mobile development a crucial skill set in today’s market

118
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involves building applications specifically for one operating system, such as iOS or Android. Each app is written in the language and tools designed for the OS

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Native Development

119
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Uses Swift or Objective-C in Apple’s Xcode environment

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iOS Native Development

120
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Uses Kotlin or Java in Android Studio

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Android Native Development

121
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Pros of Native development

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Optimized Performance
Enhanced User Experience (UX)
Direct Access to OS Features

122
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Native apps are faster and more responsive, as they’re built specifically for the device’s OS

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Optimized Performance

123
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Native apps have access to OS-specific UI components, resulting in a consistent and familiar look and feel for users on each platform

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Enhanced User Experience (UX)

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Native apps can directly utilize device features like the camera, GPS, sensors, and other hardware functions without requiring additional configurations

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Direct Access to OS Features

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Cons of Native development

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Higher Development Cost
Limited to One Platform

126
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Since native development requires separate codebases for each platform (iOS and Android), it often involves hiring different development teams, leading to higher costs

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Higher Development Cost

127
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Apps developed for a single platform cannot run on other OS platforms without being entirely rewritten

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Limited to One Platform

128
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allows developers to create applications that can run on multiple operating systems with a single codebase

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Cross-platform development

129
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Pros of Cross Platform

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Cost-Effective
Faster Development and Deployment
Broader Market Reach

130
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By using a single codebase for multiple platforms, cross-platform development reduces the need for separate teams and streamlines resources, resulting in lower costs

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Cost-Effective

131
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With one codebase, developers can build and deploy applications on multiple platforms simultaneously

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Faster Development and Deployment

132
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A cross-platform app can target both iOS and Android users without additional development effort, widening the app’s audience.

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Broader Market Reach

133
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Cons of Cross Platform

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Slightly Reduced Performance
Complex Code Structure for Advanced Features

134
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Cross-platform apps may not perform as smoothly as native apps, especially for resource-intensive features

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Slightly Reduced Performance

135
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Certain platform-specific or performance-intensive functionalities may require custom native code, adding complexity to the codebase and potentially reducing the efficiency gained from cross-platform development

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Complex Code Structure for Advanced Features

136
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Choosing between native and cross platform

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Target audience and platform (iOS, Android, both).

Budget and resource availability.

App complexity and required performance.

137
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An open-source framework developed by Facebook for building mobile apps using JavaScript and React.

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React Native

138
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Allows developers to create applications for both iOS and Android with a shared codebase

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React Native

139
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Used by leading companies, such as Facebook, Instagram, Airbnb, and Tesla, due to its efficiency and flexibility.

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React Native

140
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Write once, run anywhere – reduces development time and cost by sharing code across platforms

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React Native

141
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A popular, lightweight code editor from Microsoft, widely used for cross-platform frameworks like React Native and Flutter

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VS Code (Visual Studio Code)

142
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These are widely used design tools that allow UI/UX designers to create interactive, high-fidelity prototypes

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figma
sketch
adobe xd

143
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allows developers to track changes, work collaboratively, and manage code versions

144
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a platform for hosting repositories, enabling teams to work together and review code changes

145
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it is crucial for user satisfaction and app success

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Good UI/UX

146
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Defines the approach and framework for development

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Research Design

147
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Gathering relevant information to make informed decisions during the design, development, and testing phases

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Data collection

148
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process of examining the collected data to gain insights, make decisions, and optimize the app

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Data Analysis

149
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an essential skill in the digital age, catering to diverse sectors

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Mobile application development

150
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refers to how many features and functions an app has, as well as how intricate those features are

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App complexity

151
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about how fast and smooth the app needs to run

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Required performance

152
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facilitate teamwork and maintain code history

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Version control and collaboration platforms

153
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basic structure and layout

154
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interactive version to test the app’s functionality

155
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framework that guides the planning, execution, and analysis of a study (problem definition, objectives and goals)

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Research design

156
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makes it possible for cross-platform apps to work on both iOS and Android, but this additional processing can slightly impact performance, especially with demanding features

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abstraction layer

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