Mobile App Quiz 1

Question 1

pros of native apps

Answer 1

1. fast graphics & fluid animations
2. can access exclusive native APIs (push notifications, camera, etc.)
3. many resources, development tools, reading material to help with development
4. Apple has provided UI components from their UI libraries to help with development

Question 2

cons of native apps

Answer 2

1. need to rewrite for different app stores/OS’s, which will result in delayed features for other platforms (e.g. Snapchat)
2. time consuming and expensive
3. inherit little from other disciplines, so require more investment; unable to use existing resources
4. required to define phones and tablets separately/define individual layouts

Question 3

pros of hybrid apps

Answer 3

1. don’t have the “mobile web” browser look because they can include native hardware features (camera, gps, etc.)
2. content is portable (only requires a native harness to run)
3. can be distributed on the app store
4. can package app locally or through a server, which provides access online and offline

Question 4

cons of hybrid apps

Answer 4

1. automatic generation may not work on all devices
2. not as much support for troubleshooting unprecedented problems
3. build-platforms starting to be sold (but expensive)
4. may be denied from the app store for not being truly native
5. not being published on the app store will reduce monetization and distribution potential
6. rely on system’s browser to support the wrapper for running the application, but this could mess up on customized devices
7. may have slower performance
8. difficult to keep individual versions in sync across platforms while addressing individual bugs