Development
+32% demand
Mobile App Developer
Create cross-platform or native mobile applications for iOS and Android platforms.
9-15 months
4.6/5 rating
9 Phases
Start Learning Path
+32%
Swift
Kotlin
Java
Flutter
React Native
Skills & Technologies
Swift
Kotlin
Java
Flutter
React Native
Dart
iOS SDK
Android SDK
Firebase
GraphQL
Mobile UI/UX
App Store
Play Store
Push Notifications
Offline Storage
Security
Mobile App Developer Roadmap
Phase 1: Introduction to Mobile Development
1 month
Topics Covered:
- Native vs Cross-platform development
- Understanding iOS and Android ecosystems
- Mobile app lifecycle
- App architecture overview (MVC, MVVM, Clean Architecture)
- Development tools (Xcode, Android Studio, VS Code)
Phase 2: Native Android Development
2 months
Topics Covered:
- Java & Kotlin basics
- Android SDK fundamentals
- UI design with XML
- Activities, Fragments, and Intents
- Room database and SQLite
- Permissions, Services, and Broadcast Receivers
Hands-on Projects:
- Build a native weather or notes app in Android Studio
Phase 3: Native iOS Development
2 months
Topics Covered:
- Swift programming basics
- iOS SDK and Xcode setup
- Storyboards and SwiftUI
- ViewControllers and Navigation
- Data persistence with CoreData
- Handling iOS permissions and background tasks
Hands-on Projects:
- Build a native to-do or photo gallery app in iOS
Phase 4: Cross-Platform with Flutter & Dart
2 months
Topics Covered:
- Dart language fundamentals
- Flutter widget tree and UI design
- Navigation and State Management (Provider/Bloc)
- REST API integration
- Firebase Authentication & Firestore
- Animations and Custom Widgets
Hands-on Projects:
- Create a social media or e-commerce app using Flutter
Phase 5: Cross-Platform with React Native
1.5 months
Topics Covered:
- JavaScript & ES6 basics
- React Native components and styling
- Navigation (React Navigation)
- Axios/Fetch for APIs
- Integration with Firebase
- Debugging and performance optimization
Hands-on Projects:
- Create a chat or fitness app using React Native
Phase 6: Firebase, Backend Integration & GraphQL
1 month
Topics Covered:
- Firebase Realtime Database vs Firestore
- Firebase Auth, Storage, and Push Notifications
- Integrating REST APIs
- Intro to GraphQL & Apollo Client
- Backend best practices for mobile apps
Hands-on Projects:
- Integrate Firebase login and chat into your app
Phase 7: Mobile UI/UX & Advanced Features
1 month
Topics Covered:
- Mobile UI/UX design principles
- Responsive layouts for multiple screen sizes
- Dark mode and accessibility
- Offline storage and data caching
- Push notifications and deep linking
Hands-on Projects:
- Redesign an existing app with improved UX
Phase 8: App Security & Deployment
1 month
Topics Covered:
- Secure local storage & encryption
- Authentication tokens & secure APIs
- Code obfuscation and prevention of reverse engineering
- App Store guidelines and publishing process
- Play Store policies and deployment
Hands-on Projects:
- Publish your app to both Play Store and App Store
Phase 9: Capstone Mobile App Project
1.5 months
Topics Covered:
Hands-on Projects:
- Design and develop a full-featured cross-platform app
- Use Firebase + offline storage + push notifications
- Implement login/signup, UI/UX best practices, and backend integration
- Deploy the app to both iOS and Android stores
Tools & Resources
Xcode
Android Studio
Visual Studio Code
Flutter
React Native
Firebase
GraphQL (Apollo Client)
Git & GitHub
DartPad
Figma/Adobe XD (for UI/UX)
