There are many traditional desktop and mobile environments need to support, so there is larger number of developers rely more on HTML5 and JavaScript because is still the predominant language for building the mobile applications, and they are charge on average somewhere between 4 and 5 different platforms.
XCode, Android and Windows are the top 3 platforms. Google and Microsoft is attracting developers to support their own languages. Here are 10 essential mobile applications development highlighted.
1) JavaScript Dominate in Mobile App Development
Developer learn and master the Javascript language is a must in app development.
2) HTML5 Migration Is A Well Way
More and more developers are relying on HTML5 and hybrid development platforms.
3) HTML5 Use Is Way Up
The use of HTML5 in mobile development is up.
4) Most Common Used of HTML5 Features
CSS3 styling, local storage, animations/transitions, HTML5 video and the canvas drawing API are the most used HTML5 features by developer
5) Less than 10% Developer Are not Using HTML5 Web Technologies
6) Mobile Developers Support Various of Device
Developers are supporting device types in iPhone, iPad, MacOS, Android and Windows.
7) Developers Are Target Both Mobile and Desktop Devices
For web mobile development, usually developer will focus on responsive design to target both mobile and desktop devices.
8) Native Mobile Technology Momentum Down
Mobile developers use the native technologies less. But mostly will base on the requirement of the project.
9) Top Development Platforms
Windows is still the leading target platform, but Android is actually now in second, followed by Apple iPhone/iPad.
10) Windows App Development Is On Target
Windows desktops and laptops remain the top app development target, but some of developers don't provide support for it.
