Factors to consider when choosing the mobile development framework
Developers these days have their fair share of options when choosing a mobile development framework. However, not all frameworks allow you to create your application the way you want. Each will have its own unique characteristics and issues. Here are some factors to consider when choosing a mobile development framework.
Paid or free
Licensed versions will have more features compared to free software; however, the choice depends on the requirements of the application to be built. Many free platforms allow you to create popular types of applications, including content applications, social media applications, games, map and navigation applications, etc.
It supports technologies
Java, HTML, CSS, Java Script, and jQuery are some of the basic technologies you can expect from a good framework. More and more developers are turning to HTML5 as it makes building cross-platform applications easy and cost-effective.
Cross-platform compatible
There are many models of mobile devices available on the market today, each with its own platform. iOS, Android, Blackberry, Palm WebOS, Symbian, and Windows, to name a few. In the initial stages of application development, a developer can create an application for a single platform. However, the evolution of cross-platform frameworks (and HTML5) enabled cross-platform mobile application development and expanded the options for developers. If you plan to use your application on more than one platform, be sure to find a framework that allows you to do so.
Conversion to native applications
Most systems will help developers create web applications, but converting them to native applications is a long and difficult process. There are very few platforms on the market that allow developers to convert web applications to native applications with just one click.
Recompilation
When developing applications for multiple platforms, building an application for each and every platform is a time consuming process for developers. If there is a small change in the source code, it is necessary to recompile the entire application for the changes to take effect. Check if your framework makes this recompile problem easy for you.
Business data synchronization
This is important for business applications with content that is frequently updated. You need a framework that helps your mobile device communicate with a SQL server database. Not many frameworks offer this feature. If your application requires such technology, you should double check if it is compatible with your mobile development framework.
Although there are many mobile development frameworks, very few provide the space and support that developers seek. The above factors will help you choose a suitable mobile app development framework.