Career as Mobile App Developer
Mobile App Development is one of the most demanding career options in the IT sector. An App developer is an expert who develops software and is a computer software engineer who develops and programs applications for mobile phones. These developers use coding and programming languages like C, C++ etc. to create Applications. From ordering food to paying the bills, we use applications everywhere and every day. Mobile app developers can choose operating systems such as Android or iOS etc. according to their preference. In this era of digitisation, technology changes every day and becomes more advanced. People want their lives to get as simple as possible. With mobiles, around two-thirds of the total population in the world is well connected and the number of mobile users is constantly rising. If you feel the quality of making their lives easier and way more comfortable, then Mobile app development is the correct career path for you.
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As a Mobile App Developer, you have to
efficiently develop, design, improvise, maintain, and test the
mobile applications and its interface to enhance user experience.
The bugs and other technical issues must not be your weakness; you
need to handle these bugs timely. Programming languages and coding
must be your interest field, as you need to work around it all the
time. The requirement of a client must not mess up with your
creativity- creating a balance here is important.
Every second counts in terms of update in
technology. No matter how much you have worked hard over creating
an application, if it is outdated and not matching the recent
trends, it is of no use. Therefore, new technology trends must be
on your fingertips.
Developing a mobile application that is fully
functional and useful is the basic role of a Mobile App Developer.
Your duty may vary according to your level of experience.
According to IT industries, Mobile App Developers are in demand and the supply for the same is lesser than required. The more the number of mobile users, the more will the requirement of diverse mobile applications. People play, book, chill, listen, and order on mobile applications these days. This consumption of mobile application creates an open scope for innovative Mobile App Developers. IT firms hire a lot of skillful Mobile App Developers that can create an impact in the lives of people.
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Mobile App Developers can work in different sectors according to their interest areas. Social media platforms are the eyeballs in this era of digitisation. You can try your skills in social media by developing something more flexible than present. You can inspire yourself by studying social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Twitter etc.
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There is a wide demand of Mobile App Developers in E-commerce. All the established, under establishing applications or startup applications requires Mobile App Developers to update their applications, fix the bugs or to renovate their apps. Opportunities in e-commerce companies like Amazon etc. are endless and you can show your caliber to the whole world there.
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You can grab the opportunity to enter the new market of banking and finance Applications such as Paytm and PayPal etc. Design something easier and safer for mobile users to do transactions and other tasks.
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Most Mobile Application Developers love to design a gaming app for the mobile users. This idea of designing a gaming app is really innovative and requires a lot of creativity. It looks easier but developing something fresh, different, and interesting is not everyone’s cup of tea.
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You can work as a freelancer in the field of Mobile App development and use your skills to create something innovative and fresh. Freelancing has the benefit of flexibility of work. Just with the internet connection, you may work anytime and anywhere, without the foundation of creativity. You can show all of your ideas in the work without any third party interruption.
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Educational Applications are always in trend due to their high demand. Children have a lot of queries and doubts. Analyse how you can create values in the life of students by developing an educational application
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In India, a freelancer can grab approximately 1800- to 6300 rupees in an hour as a Mobile App Developer.
Top Recruiters
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ValueCoders
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Hyperlink Infosystem.
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IntellectSoft
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ISBX
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WillowTree
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Fingent
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Volare Systems
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Zymr
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Reinvently
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Zealous System
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Hyperlink Infosystem
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FuGenX Technologies.
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360 Degree Technosoft.
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iMOBDEV Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
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Xperts Infosoft
Future Growth Prospects and How to get there faster
How much time does it take to become a Mobile App Developer? This question has various answers for different students. It totally depends on the caliber of a student that how much he/she knows regarding the skills required to become a developer. The zeal and smartness to succeed in this sector is a must.
Only classroom learning would not make you a Mobile App Developer. Parallelly, you need to work on all the main skills that are not possible to be practiced in classrooms. Walk an extra mile here. As you know that no particular degree makes you a Mobile App Developer, hence your skills are the king. Work upon your skills and polish them as much as you can to achieve success faster in this field.
Pros and Cons of being a Mobile App Developer
Pros
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Due to highly specialised skills, a Mobile App Developer enjoys financial benefits with good earnings.
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Expecting job growth in this field is worthy. Hence, a Mobile App Developer gets a promotion on a regular basis.
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A diploma degree of minimum education is enough to become a Mobile App Developer. You just need specialised skills in this field.
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This field comes with a variety of work. As a Mobile App Developer, you get to work on different types of projects. This makes your skills stronger and experience wider.
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Demand of a Mobile App Developer never decreases. This sector is full of opportunities and that gives you a secure future
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You can always freelance your work. A Mobile App Developer can work from anywhere at any time being a freelancer.
Cons
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Satisfying every client is a bit difficult in the field of mobile app development. Complex requirements made by the clients may confuse the mindset of the developer.
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Competition in the field of mobile app development is rising day by day. Due to amazing salary packages and reputed sectors, people are trying to enter this field with excitement. Hence, the level of competition in this field is increasing.
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Working for too many hours is casual in this field. A Mobile App Developer usually cannot afford to take a break while coding or working over an app. Hence the working hours are extended too often.
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Sometimes never-ending coding or any complexity in the programming can create stress in the minds of Mobile App Developers. If something does not work properly, whole coding is to be rechecked and this is stressful sometimes.
How do I get there?
- For a Diploma in Computer engineering, the candidate must minimum pass 10th standard with 50% marks and then only he/ she can get into the diploma course in Mobile App Development. In order to apply for a PG (post-graduation) diploma in Software Development, candidates must complete their relevant bachelor degree.
- For all the Bachelor courses of Mobile App Development, the candidate must pass 12th standard. Subjects in 12th class must be PCM (PHYSICS, CHEMISTRY AND MATHS) with 60% marks. The candidate is only eligible to enter the Mobile App Development course with PCM.
- M.E OR M.Tech.(CSE) or M.E OR M.Tech Software development requires a bachelor degree completed with a relevant B.E or B.Tech program.
Course in Mobile App Development
There are multiple numbers of courses available for all the students interested in Mobile App Development. Proper training in any field can polish your skills in a resourceful manner, hence the more you educate yourself the more you polish your skills. In a field like mobile app development, you need proper guidance regarding coding and programming etc. All the available courses are not completely focused on Mobile App Development, but somehow there are some programming centric courses. For that purpose, bachelor, masters, and diploma courses are there to help you further in this career path.
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Bachelor’s of science in mobile development
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Diploma in computer engineering
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Bachelor’s of Science in computer science
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B. TECH in computer science engineering
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B. TECH in software development
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M. TECH in computer science engineering
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M. TECH in software development
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Training program for vocation is B.VOC. Networking and Mobile Applications.
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Bachelor’s of Vocation in Software development.
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Master’s of vocation in software development
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Post Graduation Diploma in software development
Apart from these UG and PG courses, there are multiple certificate and training courses available in India for Mobile App Development.
How much does it cost?
What are the Top Colleges where one should be studying to become a Mobile App Developer?
In India, there are some amazing colleges that provide excellent facilities to the students who want to pursue the courses that can lead their career closer to Mobile App Development. Some top colleges that provide education related to Mobile App Development are:
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Rank of College |
Name of College, City |
Programme Fees |
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LPU - Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar |
Master of Computer Applications Rs 2.24 Lakh |
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School of Engineering and Technology, Jain, Bangalore |
B.Tech. in Computer Engineering Rs 2.38 Lakh |
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NSHM Knowledge Campus, Kolkata |
B.Sc. in Gaming and Mobile Application Development Rs 3.20 Lakh |
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B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology. Vandalur, Chennai |
BCA in Mobile Application and Information Security Rs 2.52 Lakh |
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University School of Management Studies, Rayat Bahra University, Chandigarh |
Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) Rs 1.50 Lakh |
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Poornima University, Jaipur |
BCA in Mobile Applications and Information Security Rs 3 lakh |
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NSHM Knowledge Campus, Kolkata |
B.Sc. in Gaming and Mobile Application Development Rs 3.20 Lakh |
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Seamedu School of Pro-Expressionism, Mumbai |
BCA in Game and Mobile Software Development Rs 3.75 Lakh |
Books and other Study Material
Some of the books that can help you to build and polish your skills for the career as Mobile App Developer are-
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Swift Programming: The Big Nerd Ranch GuideBy Matthew R Mageeon
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Android Programming: The Big Nerd Ranch Guide (3rd Edition)ByAmeliaon
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Designing Mobile Interfaces: Patterns for Interaction Design 1st Edition by Steven Hoober
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Mobile Design Pattern Gallery: UI Patterns for Mobile Applications 1st Edition by Theresa Neil
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Mobile Design and Development: Practical Concepts And Techniques For Creating mobile Sites And Web Apps (Animal Guide) 1st Edition by Brian Fling
What if this career does not work out for me? What are the other options for a person with these credentials?
Mobile app development is definitely a successful career but opportunities do not end here. There are a bunch of other options that can be chosen in the case when this career doesn’t work out for you. You can go for a mobile Web development career as an alternative. You need to create graphics related content for mobile apps or designing websites for mobile devices. You can choose this career with a bachelor's degree related to design or computer science.
Network architects and Information security analysts are also growing sectors that can work as alternatives for mobile app development. What about system software development as an alternative career? You need to develop the components of a mobile operating system and create the user interface. A bachelor's degree or a master's degree in software engineering, computer science or mathematics would work great.
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