When it comes to the IT industry, there are plenty of career paths to take. But one field that has seen a tremendous rise in popularity of late is that of Mobile App Development.

Mobile devices have become ubiquitous two-thirds of the world's population is connected with a mobile device. That's more than 5 billion unique mobile subscribers. This means that using mobile apps for everything from shopping to getting a ride, scheduling appointments, design, playing video games, and more - all on a mobile device has become commonplace.

As a result, the need for mobile app developers has surged, and will likely upwardly mobile for a long time to come. The blossoming startup scene has also contributed a large chunk of the demand for mobile app developers, and many of these startups are prepared to pay very competitive salaries to deserving candidates. Many startups are already switching to only mobile and no web environments; in a sense, the revolution in computing devices witnessed two decades ago is now being played out on the mobile front.

Why Get Involved in Mobile App Development?

• The excitement of designing new things.
• Invent new technology.

Steps to Becoming a Mobile App Developer

To learn how to become a mobile app developer, first, you should learn popular programming languages like C, C++, C#, and Java. The specific choice of language naturally depends on what mobile platform and OS they are creating the apps. For example, apps for Apple iOS most often use Objective C, whereas Java is the language to acquire proficiency in for Android apps.

What You'll Do

• Develop, test, and improve mobile apps.
• Ensure the quality and functionality of apps is in line with your client's requirements.
• Write code for apps for specific operating environments.
• Design and develop the app's interface.
• Communicate ideas and designs with team members.
• Provide support for your app, so that any issues that arise can immediately be deal.
• Devise fixes and workarounds for any issues that arise.