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Step 4: Choosing the Right Platform and Tools

5.3.4 - Step 4: Choosing the Right Platform and Tools

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is a native app?

💡 Hint: Think of platforms like Android or iOS.

Question 2 Easy

Name one tool you can use to create Android apps easily.

💡 Hint: This tool uses blocks for coding.

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Question 1

What is a primary advantage of using MIT App Inventor?

It is free
It allows for coding in Java
It only works for iOS

💡 Hint: Think about accessibility.

Question 2

True or False: Hybrid apps can be run on both Android and iOS.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider what hybrid means.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

You want to develop an educational app that should serve both students using Android and iOS devices. Discuss your platform choice and the tools you will use.

💡 Hint: Consider who your audience is.

Challenge 2 Hard

A startup is planning to launch a game app and has a limited budget. Discuss the pros and cons of choosing native vs. hybrid apps for their development.

💡 Hint: Think about cost vs. performance.

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