What does a Mobile Application Developer do?

General responsibilities of a Mobile Application Developer:

- Architect, design and build scalable and usable mobile client applications from the ground up.
- Ability to work with multiple mobile client application frameworks such as Android, Cocoa Touch, and J2ME.
- Self-starting side projects are massively encouraged.

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What are the usual qualifications of a Mobile Application Developer?

- Great coder, motivated, fearless, self-starter, and quick learner.
- Proficiency with UI frameworks, and/or related languages/technologies.
- Strong understanding of user experience/UI design and networked mobile application development.
- Proven track record designing, implementing, deploying, and shipping high-volume and scalable software.
- Experience with these server-side technologies a plus: Java, C++/PHP, Ruby, MySQL, Apache, or Python.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline (Math, EE, etc.); MS or PhD always a plus.

Are there any certification programs for Mobile Application Developers?

Sun Microsystems offers a program for those who use Java. You can read more here.

Where can I read more about Mobile App Development?

Wikipedia offers a great description about the foundation of Mobile Application Development. Check out here.

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One Response to What does a Mobile Application Developer do?

  1. I really enjoyed reading you blog. I am always looking for new information because as the old saying goes “Knowledge is power”.

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