What is a mobile framework?

A framework for a mobile application?

Before we dive into the frameworks used for mobile development, it's important to understand what a framework is. In simple terms, a framework is a library that provides the basic structure needed to create mobile applications for a specific environment.

The mobile framework provides a library of functions that developers can design to suit their needs. So in development, using a framework saves time when creating web or mobile projects. The framework is based on programming languages such as PHP and Python, javascript and Ruby.

front framework :

This framework is used to define what visitors will see when they visit your site. Use a client-side language such as HTML, CSS or Javascript. You can find Vue.JS as an example of a front-end framework. React or AngularJS, as we've already discussed here.

main framework :

These frameworks correspond to the site's administration interface. This is the hidden part where the site cannot function. It uses a server-side language such as PHP, Java, Python or Ruby, like Symfony, Laravel, Django or Zend. Or Berlioz, created by 100% Vigicorp.

The main mobile development frameworks

1. React native
React Native, developed by Facebook, is an open-source framework based on React and JavaScript.

2. Flutter
Developed by GoogleFlutter lets you develop native apps quickly, thanks to a wide range of customizable widgets.

3. Xamarin
Xamarin, acquired by Microsoft, is an open-source framework based on .NET.

4. Appcelerator Titanium
Appcelerator Titanium is an open-source framework that enables cross-platform development from a single Javascript code base.

5. Framework7
This framework enables the use of HTML, CSS and Javascript, with additional support for Vue.js and React components, and boasts a fine ecosystem of plugins.

6. JQuery Mobile
Based on HTML5, it comes with multiple plugins and is compatible with other mobile application development frameworks such as PhoneGap.

7. Mobile Angular UI
Mobile Angular UI is an open-source framework whose main feature is to transform a desktop/web app into a mobile app and vice-versa. It is a cross-browser compatible tool, enabling it to automatically manage JavaScript code according to the browser used.

8. Ionic
Developed in 2013, Ionic is an open-source framework that uses web technologies such as HTML, CSS and Javascript to develop cross-platform mobile applications.

9. Adobe PhoneGap
Acquired by Adobe Systems, PhoneGap is an open-source framework for developing cross-platform mobile applications using HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript.

10. NativeScript
Native Script is an open-source framework used to develop native mobile applications using Angular, Vue.js, TypeScript or JavaScript.

We hope this information will help you take your first steps in mobile application development with the help of a framework. If you'd like to create your own application, please contact our mobile development experts, contact us.

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