Introduction to Multiplatform Development a.
- We present the concept of cross-platform development, a technology designed to facilitate code sharing between iOS and Android applications.
- Cross-platform development aims to unify the best of both worlds, delivering a native experience while sharing code across platforms.
Understanding cross-platform development.
- Cross-platform development involves writing a single codebase and compiling it for Android and iOS apps.
- This differs from native development where separate applications are developed for each platform.
Comparison with Hybrid Development.
- Cross-platform development is a middle ground between hybrid and native development.
- While React Native and Flutter share UI code, cross-platform development only shares the business logic layer, resulting in native interfaces for both platforms.
Impact on project architecture.
- Choosing cross-platform development impacts the project architecture, requiring architectural alignment for both iOS and Android projects.
Sharing business logic layer.
- Sharing the business logic layer ensures consistent application of business rules across both platforms, reducing the likelihood of different behaviors on each platform.
- This approach also allows for concentration of tests and test coverage across the shared code base.
Use cases and limitations.
- Cross-platform development is suitable for applications with embedded business logic, but may have limitations for applications with extensive offline persistence.
- In these cases, app store dependencies can limit the autonomy of app updates.
- Experts suggest that applications with extensive offline persistence may not be ideal candidates for cross-platform development.
Conclusion.
- Emphasizes the pros and cons of cross-platform development and highlights its potential applications and limitations based on project requirements.
Cross-platform development approach.
- The speaker mentions the advantage of sharing code between Android and IOS platforms to optimize and ensure equal functionality. They emphasize, “share this codebase across your platforms and ensure they work equally.”
- This approach minimizes the impact on the end user experience, as the final application will be native.
- The potential of the technology, stating that it offers a middle ground between hybrid technologies like React Native and Flutter, enabling the delivery of native applications while leveraging shared code.
Considerations for adopting technology.
- The importance of understanding the learning curve associated with the technology, especially for iOS developers who may not be familiar with the language.
- Experts share their own experiences, saying they found the learning curve smooth and comfortable.
- Highlighting the importance of evaluating technology based on project requirements, suggesting that it has great potential depending on project needs.
Freelancer and CNPJ.
Addressing a question about freelancing without the need for a CNPJ (CNPJ).
- They confirm that it is possible to work as a freelance programmer without a CNPJ, emphasizing the possibility of receiving income as a freelancer without the need to register a company.
However, they note that while it is feasible, individuals will have to consider higher taxes as a freelancer than having a CNPJ.
