Choosing a Cross-Platform Development Tool
41mBeginner2020-10-27
Authors
Tom Duffy
Chair of Computer Science at Norwalk Community College
Course details
Looking for the right cross-platform mobile development tool for your project? With so many options to choose from—each with its own set of pros and cons—picking a tool can sometimes feel more challenging than learning the platform itself. This course was designed to help you make the right call—whether you're a CTO or a developer. Join instructor Tom Duffy as he reviews five of the most popular cross-platform development frameworks: Cordova, React Native, Xamarin, Flutter, and Progressive Web Apps. Tom delves into the tools and technologies used in each of the five solutions, highlighting where each framework shines.
Skills covered
XamarinReact NativeFlutterCross-Platform DevelopmentMetaMobile DevelopmentGoogleProjectMicrosoft
Concepts
Introduction
- Choosing a cross-platform development tool
- What you should know
Introduction to Cross-Platform Development
- Value proposition
- When cross-platform isn't the answer
- Hybrid cross-platform solutions
- Native cross-platform solutions
- Cross-platform vs. native development
- Course objectives
Cordova
- Tools and technologies
- Where Cordova excels
React Native
- Tools and technologies
- Where React Native excels
Xamarin
- Tools and technologies
- Where Xamarin excels
Flutter
- Tools and technologies
- Where Flutter excels
Progressive Web Apps
- Tools and technologies
- Where PWAs excel
Conclusion
- Other options
- So how do you choose
- Next steps