Mobile Application Development is a rapidly growing and transformative area within Computer Science, essential for students and professionals aiming to build dynamic, user-centric applications in today’s mobile-first world. This subject introduces students to the essential tools, platforms, and programming concepts used in the development of mobile applications for both Android and iOS platforms.
This textbook content has been developed in accordance with the syllabus prescribed by Osmania University. It is designed to serve as a comprehensive, accessible, and practical guide to the evolving domain of mobile app development. The book blends theoretical knowledge with hands-on practice, ensuring a strong foundation for learners.
The primary objective of this book is to help students understand and learn how to build mobile apps. It starts with basic concepts like mobile computing and development tools. Students will then learn how to design app interfaces, handle user actions, manage how apps run, store data, and use mobile features like the camera, GPS, and sensors.
All these topics will prepare students to create useful and interactive mobile applications. Students will also be introduced to cross-platform tools, backend services, and good design practices, so they can build mobile apps that work well and are easy to use. By the end of the course, students will have the knowledge and confidence to develop complete mobile applications that meet real-world needs.
Each unit of this book is supplemented with Objective Type Questions (Fill in the blanks and Choose the Best Answer) along with Short and Long Answer Type Questions, designed to help students review and prepare effectively.
Contents –
Unit 1 Application of Mobile Communication
Unit 2 Key Services for Mobile Internet
Unit 3 Wireless Application Protocol
Unit 4 Wireless Binary Extensible Markup Language WMLScript
Unit 5 Tailoring Content to Client Push Messaging