Mobile App Development Basics Flashcards
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What is an API in the context of mobile app development?
Answer: A set of rules that allows apps to communicate with external services
An API (Application Programming Interface) defines how an app can request and receive data from external services, like fetching weather data or user authentication.
What is the Google Play Store?
Answer: Google's platform for distributing Android applications
The Google Play Store is Google's official digital marketplace where Android developers publish their apps for users to discover and install.
What does 'responsive design' mean in mobile development?
Answer: A design that adapts to different screen sizes and orientations
Responsive design means an app's layout automatically adjusts and adapts to different screen sizes, resolutions, and orientations for a consistent experience.
What is a 'push notification' in mobile apps?
Answer: A message sent from a server to a user's device, appearing outside the app
A push notification is a message delivered from a server to a user's device that appears even when the app is not actively open.
What is the purpose of a 'simulator' or 'emulator' in mobile development?
Answer: To test apps on a virtual device without physical hardware
A simulator/emulator creates a virtual mobile device on a computer, allowing developers to test apps without needing a physical phone or tablet.
Which file format is typically used for Android app packages?
Answer: .apk
Android apps are packaged in the APK (Android Package Kit) format, which contains all the files needed to install the app on a device.