Mobile app development terms and definitions

APP CHARACTERISTICS

Mobile app

Mobile operating system

Mobile programming

Mobile application development platform

Source code

Bug

User interface (UI)

Usability

Responsive design

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Native app

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Emulator

software application developed specifically for use on small, wireless computing devices, such as smartphones and tablets, rather than desktop or laptop computers.

software that allows smartphones, tablets and other devices to run applications and programs.

the process of making software for smartphones, tablets and digital assistants, most commonly for the Android and iOS operating systems.

a type of software that allows a business to rapidly build, test and deploy mobile apps for smartphones or tablets.

a text listing of commands to be compiled or assembled into an executable computer program.

an unexpected problem with software or hardware.

the point of human-computer interaction and communication in a device

the quality of a user's experience when interacting with products or systems, including websites, software, devices, or applications

creating web pages that look good on all devices

an app you can download and install on your device

hardware or software that enables one computer system (called the host) to behave like another computer system (called the guest)

All sources were taken from: https://www.techtarget.com/searchsoftwarequality/