I am a technology enthusiast and a semi-coder, love to play with codes and troubleshoot sometimes
I write about some mobile development platforms and architecture, as well as the pros and cons, I am presently on the HNG Internship.
Android, iOS, Cross-Platform (React Native, Flutter),
Android
Pros:
Largest global market share. An open-source platform allows extensive customization.
Robust development tools like Android Studio and Kotlin.
Cons:
Device and OS fragmentation complicates development.
Performance varies across different devices. An open nature can lead to security vulnerabilities.
IOS
Pros:
Native performance is excellent.
Consistent and high-quality user experience. A strong ecosystem with tools like Xcode and Swift.
Cons:
Higher entry barrier due to Apple device costs.
Stringent app review process can delay releases.
Learning Swift and Objective-C can be challenging for beginners.
Cross-Platform (React Native, Flutter)
Pros:
Code reusability with a single codebase.
Cost-effective, reducing development time and costs.
Strong community support and extensive libraries.
Cons:
Performance may not match native apps in some cases.
Limited access to platform-specific features.
Debugging and optimization complexity.
I hope I have been able to give you some ideas if you are venturing into any of the technologies above.
References: https://hng.tech/internship, https://hng.tech/hire, or https://hng.tech/premium