Mobile Application Development - Native or Hybrid?

Native and hybrid technologies have their own advantages and disadvantages for developing mobile applications.

Native mobile app development is done using platform-specific programming languages such as Swift for iOS, and Java for Android. These apps are built to take full advantage of the device's features and capabilities and provide the best performance and user experience.

Hybrid mobile app development uses web technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to build cross-platform apps that can run on multiple operating systems. Hybrid apps are usually developed using a framework such as React Native, Ionic, or Xamarin, and are typically faster and easier to develop than native apps. They can also run on a wider range of devices, but may not perform as well as native apps, and can also have limitations in accessing certain device features.

In summary, native app development is best for high-performance and feature-rich apps that need to take full advantage of the device's capabilities. Hybrid app development is best for apps that need to run on multiple platforms with a single codebase, and for those that prioritize fast development and ease of use over performance.