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Mbarara university of science and technology

Faculty of computing and informatics


Department of information Technology
Various frameworks used for mobile application development
Course Unit: Mobile Application programming
Course code: bit 2206
Lecturer-in-charge: Mr. Tonny Engwau
Submitted by: Jedidiah Shalom
Reg. No.: 2019/Bit/011/Ps
Date: 13/03/2024
Mobile application development relies on various frameworks, each offering unique features and
capabilities to build robust, scalable, and efficient mobile apps. Below, I'll list some of the most
popular frameworks for mobile app development and provide detailed explanations for each:
1. React Native: React Native is an open-source framework developed by Facebook for
building mobile applications using JavaScript and React. It enables developers to create
cross-platform mobile apps for iOS and Android platforms while sharing a significant
portion of the codebase.
2. Flutter: Flutter is an open-source UI toolkit developed by Google for building natively
compiled applications for mobile, web, and desktop from a single codebase. It utilizes the
Dart programming language and offers a rich set of pre-built widgets for creating
beautiful and responsive applications.
3. Ionic: Ionic is an open-source framework for building cross-platform mobile applications
using web technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. It leverages popular web
frameworks like Angular or React to build interactive and feature-rich mobile apps.
4. NativeScript: NativeScript is an open-source framework for building native mobile
applications using JavaScript, TypeScript, or Angular. It enables developers to build truly
native applications with native UI components and access to device APIs.
5. Xamarin: Xamarin is a cross-platform framework for building native mobile
applications using C# and .NET. It allows developers to write code once and deploy it
across multiple platforms, including iOS, Android, and Windows.
6. PhoneGap (Apache Cordova): PhoneGap, also known as Apache Cordova, is an open-
source framework for building cross-platform mobile applications using web
technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. It enables developers to wrap web
applications as native apps for distribution across different mobile platforms.
7. Framework7: Framework7 is a full-featured HTML framework for building hybrid
mobile applications with native-like performance. It comes with a rich set of UI
components and widgets, making it easy to create polished and responsive mobile apps.
8. Onsen UI: Onsen UI is an open-source HTML5 framework for building hybrid mobile
applications using JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. It provides a set of customizable UI
components and themes for creating visually appealing and functional mobile apps.
9. Sencha Touch: Sencha Touch is a JavaScript framework for building cross-platform
mobile applications with a native look and feel. It offers a comprehensive set of UI
components, data models, and animations for creating high-performance mobile apps.
10. Adobe PhoneGap Build: Adobe PhoneGap Build is a cloud-based service that allows
developers to build mobile applications using web technologies and compile them into
native apps for various platforms without the need for native SDKs.
11. Appcelerator Titanium: Appcelerator Titanium is an open-source framework for
building native mobile applications using JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. It enables
developers to create cross-platform apps with access to native APIs and features.
12. Corona SDK: Corona SDK is a cross-platform framework for building mobile
applications and games using Lua scripting language. It provides a lightweight and
efficient runtime environment for developing high-performance mobile apps.
13. Kotlin Multiplatform Mobile (KMM): Kotlin Multiplatform Mobile is a framework
developed by JetBrains for building cross-platform mobile applications using Kotlin. It
allows developers to share business logic and code across iOS and Android platforms
while maintaining separate UI layers.
14. Unity: Unity is a popular game engine that can also be used for mobile application
development. It provides a wide range of tools and features for creating interactive and
immersive mobile experiences across various platforms.
These frameworks offer developers a range of options for building mobile applications, each
with its unique set of features, capabilities, and target use cases.

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