DCIT 26 - Lecture 1

Application Development and Emerging Technologies

Application Development

Refers to the process of creating software applications that perform specific functions for users or other applications.

Application Development

This field encompasses a wide range of activities, from initial planning and design to coding, testing, and deployment.

Understanding Requirements
Planning and Design
Development
Testing
Deployment
Maintenance and Support
Emerging Trends

Key concepts and stages involved in application development:

Web Application Development
Mobile Application Development
Desktop Application Development
Game Development
Enterprise Application Development
Cloud Application Development
Embedded Application Development
API Application Development
Blockchain Application Development
AR and VR Development

Types of Application Development

Web Application Development

Creating applications that run in web browsers. These applications can be accessed from any device with internet connectivity.

Mobile Application Development

Developing applications specifically for mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets.

Desktop Application Development

Creating software applications that run on desktop operating systems like Windows, macOS, or Linux.

Game Development

Designing and creating video games for various platforms, including consoles, PCs, and mobile devices.

Enterprise Application Development

Building large-scale applications designed to meet the needs of an organization, often integrating with existing systems.

Cloud Application Development

Developing applications that run on cloud infrastructure, providing scalability and remote access.

Embedded Application Development

Creating applications that run on embedded systems, such as IoT devices, appliances, and automotive systems.

API Development

Building application programming interfaces (APIs) that allow different software applications to communicate with each other.

Blockchain Application Development

Developing decentralized applications (dApps) that utilize blockchain technology

AR and VR Development

Creating immersive applications that enhance or simulate real-world environments.

Waterfall Model
Agile Development
Scrum
Kanban
Extreme Programming
Lean Software Development
DevOps
Feature-Driven Development
Rapid Application Development
Spiral Model

App Development Methodologies:

Waterfall Model

A linear and sequential approach where each phase must be completed before the next begins.

Agile Development

An iterative and incremental approach that emphasizes flexibility, collaboration, and customer feedback.

Scrum

A specific Agile framework that organizes work into time-boxed iterations called sprints, typically lasting 2-4 weeks.

Kanban

A visual approach to managing work, emphasizing continuous delivery and limiting work in progress (WIP).

Extreme Programming (XP)

An Agile methodology focused on improving software quality and responsiveness to changing requirements through frequent releases.

Lean Software Development

An approach, focusing on eliminating waste and maximizing value.

DevOps

A methodology that combines development (Dev) and operations (Ops) to improve collaboration, automation, and integration.

Feature-Driven Development (FDD)

Focuses on delivering tangible, working software features in short iterations.

Rapid Application Development (RAD)

Emphasizes quick development and iteration of prototypes over rigorous planning and testing.

Spiral Model

A risk-driven approach that combines iterative development with the systematic aspects of the Waterfall model.

JavaScript
Python
Java
C#
Swift
Kotlin

Programming Languages

React
Angular
Vue.js
Node.js
Django
Ruby on Rails
Flutter
React Native

Frameworks

Visual Studio
Eclipse
PyCharm
Xcode
Android Studio

Integrated Development Environments (IDEs)

Git
GitHub
GitLab

Version Control Systems

SQL Databases
NoSQL Databases
ORM Tools

Database Management Systems

JUnit
Selenium
Jest
Postman

Testing Tools

Docker
Kubernetes
Jenkins
CircleCI

Deployment and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) Tools

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Microsoft Azure
Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Cloud Platforms

Swagger/OpenAPI
Postman
GraphQL

API Development Tools

Jira
Trello
Slack

Collaboration and Project Management Tools

JavaScript

Widely used for web development (front-end and back-end with Node.js).

Python

Popular for web applications, data analysis, and machine learning.

Java

Commonly used for enterprise applications and Android development.

C#

Used for Windows applications and game development with Unity.

Swift

Primary language for iOS application development.

Kotlin

Official language for Android development.

React (Web Dev)

A JavaScript library for building user interfaces.

Angular (Web Dev)

A framework for building single-page applications (SPAs).

Vue.js (Web Dev)

A progressive JavaScript framework for building UIs.

Node.js (Back-End)

JavaScript runtime for building server-side applications.

Django (Back-End)

A Python framework for building web applications quickly.

Ruby on Rails (Back-End)

A web application framework written in Ruby.

Flutter (Mobile Dev)

A UI toolkit for building natively compiled applications for mobile, web, and desktop from a single code base.

React Native (Mobile Dev)

A framework for building mobile apps using React.

Visual Studio

A powerful IDE for .NET and C# development.

Eclipse

IDE commonly used for Java development.

PyCharm

An IDE specifically for Python development.

Xcode

The official IDE for iOS and macOS development.

Android Studio

The official IDE for Android development.

Git

A distributed version control system widely used in software development.

GitHub

A platform for hosting Git repositories and collaborating on projects.

GitLab

A web-based DevOps lifecycle tool that provides a Git repository manager.

SQL Database

MySQL, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server.

NoSQL Databases

MongoDB, Cassandra, Firebase.

ORM Tools

Hibernate (Java), Entity Framework (C#), Sequelize (Node.js).

JUnit

A testing framework for Java applications.

Selenium

A tool for automating web browsers for testing.

Jest

A JavaScript testing framework used with React applications.

Postman

A tool for testing APIs.

Docker

A platform for developing, shipping, and running applications in containers.

Kubernetes

An orchestration tool for managing containerized applications.

Jenkins

An open-source automation server for CI/CD.

CircleCI

A cloud-based CI/CD tool.

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

A comprehensive cloud platform offering computing power, storage, and other services.

Microsoft Azure

A cloud computing service for building, testing, and managing applications.

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

A suite of cloud computing services that runs on the same infrastructure as Google’s end-user products.

Swagger/OpenAPI

Tools for designing and documenting APIs.

Postman

Also used for API testing and development.

GraphQL

A query language for APIs that allows clients to request only the data they need.

Jira

A tool for agile project management and issue tracking.

Trello

A visual collaboration tool for organizing tasks and projects.

Slack

A messaging platform for team communication.