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Mobile App Development

Build apps for the device in everyone's pocket.

Mobile development lets you ship products people carry everywhere. You can go native (Swift / Kotlin) or cross-platform (React Native / Flutter) to target both iOS and Android from one codebase.

◷ 6–9 months Intermediate 4 stations

The route

1

Programming & one platform 6–9 weeks

Decide cross-platform vs native, then learn the core language well.

  • JS/TS or Dart or Swift/Kotlin
  • Core programming
  • Git
2

UI & navigation 6–8 weeks

Build screens, navigate between them, and handle different device sizes.

  • Components / widgets
  • Navigation
  • Layout
  • State
3

Data, APIs & device features 5–8 weeks

Connect to backends, store data locally, and use the camera, GPS, and notifications.

  • API calls
  • Local storage
  • Device APIs
  • Auth
4

Publish a real app 6–9 weeks

Polish, test, and publish to the App Store / Play Store.

  • Testing
  • App store deployment
  • Performance
  • A shipped app

Who it's for

  • Web developers expanding to mobile
  • Product-minded builders
  • People with an app idea

Career outcomes

  • Mobile Developer
  • React Native / Flutter Developer

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