Build cross-platform mobile apps with React Native and Flutter
Mobile Development has evolved significantly with cross-platform frameworks enabling developers to build apps for both iOS and Android using a single codebase. As a mobile developer, you will create user interfaces, implement business logic, integrate with APIs, handle device features (camera, GPS, notifications), and optimize app performance. This comprehensive roadmap covers both React Native (JavaScript/React) and Flutter (Dart) frameworks, mobile UI/UX principles, state management, native modules, app deployment, and performance optimization. Mobile developers are in high demand as businesses prioritize mobile-first strategies. The role requires strong programming skills, understanding of mobile platforms, attention to UI/UX details, and ability to work with native code when needed. Cross-platform development offers the advantage of faster development cycles and code reusability while maintaining near-native performance.
6-8 weeks
ES6+, async/await, promises, TypeScript basics
Components, props, state, hooks, lifecycle
Variables, functions, OOP, async programming
App lifecycle, permissions, platform differences
8-10 weeks
Components, StyleSheet, Flexbox, platform-specific code
Widgets, layouts, Material Design, Cupertino
React Navigation, Flutter Navigator, routing
Text inputs, validation, keyboard handling
6-8 weeks
Global state, React Context, Flutter Provider
Centralized state, actions, reducers
Flutter state management patterns
Loading states, error handling, caching
8-10 weeks
Image picker, camera access, video recording
GPS, geolocation, map integration
FCM, local notifications, deep linking
Bridging native code, platform channels
6-8 weeks
Fetch, axios, http package, error handling
JWT, OAuth, secure storage
Firestore, Authentication, Cloud Functions
Apollo Client, queries, mutations
6-8 weeks
iOS App Store, Google Play Store, certificates
Optimization, profiling, memory management
Unit tests, integration tests, E2E testing
Fastlane, CodePush, automated builds