Unit 7: Mobile Apps Development Level: 3 Unit type: Internal Guided learning hours: 60 Unit in brief Learners investigate mobile apps and design, and develop an application intended for
use on mobile devices.
Unit introduction Millions of people carry a mobile device that rivals the capability of many desktop
computers. These devices offer a broad range of functionality by bringing together
many different technologies. To develop high-quality mobile apps, you must have an
understanding of how they are designed to run specifically on mobile devices and how
you can exploit the technologies currently available to ensure an effective final product.
In this unit you will investigate mobile apps, how they are used, why they are created,
the differences between devices and the implications of creating and using software on
mobile devices. You will study the design considerations inherent in mobile apps and
general software design. You will design, develop, test and review a mobile app to fulfil
a specific set of client requirements.
With over a million apps on both Apple App Store™ and Google Play Store™, and the
growing popularity of Microsoft Windows
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mobile devices, the mobile app development
industry is highly competitive and continually expanding. Many organisations use mobile
apps to support their operations in one way or another. Mobile app development is an
important skill for software developers who wish to retain their competitive edge. This
unit will help you to progress to an app development role and gives you a basis for
further study of the design and development of mobile apps and services.
Learning aims In this unit you will:
A Investigate mobile apps and mobile devices
