mobile development platforms and the common software architecture patterns

Utibeabasi Ukobo - Jul 1 - - Dev Community

Mobile programming has evolved significantly over the years, with various platforms and architectural patterns available to developers. These platforms include iOS (Swift/Objective-C), Android (Kotlin/Java), React Native, Flutter, Ionic, and Cordova. Each architecture has its advantages and disadvantages, and developers can choose the most suitable method for their projects by being aware of these possibilities.

The three interconnected components of an MVC application are Model (data), View (UI), and Controller (logic). MVC applications have clear defined areas of concern, are simple to scale and administer, and can be complicated with extensive applications. MVVM, or Model-View-ViewModel, uses a ViewModel to manage the state and logic of the View, separating the UI logic from the business logic. Benefits include easier unit testing and improved reusability of code, but the learning curve is steeper and requires assistance with data binding.

Reiteration is a state management pattern that unifies application state into a single store and is often used with React Native. Advantages include steady state administration, simpler testing and debugging, but can be confusing and add complexity to straightforward applications.

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