Introduction to Mobile Development (Coursera)

Offered by Meta,
Introduction to Mobile Development (Coursera)

If you want to become a mobile developer, this course is a good place to start. You will learn about the day-to-day responsibilities of web and mobile developers and get a general understanding of the core and underlying technologies that power the internet. You’ll be introduced to core technologies like HTML and CSS, and get opportunities to practice using them.

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In this course, you will also discover the unique world of cross-platform mobile applications (apps). Explore the various benefits of using a system like React Native to build mobile apps and get an opportunity to practice the basics.

Course 1 of 10 in the Meta React Native Specialization.

What You Will Learn

  • The role of a cross-platform mobile developer
  • Creating a simple webpage using HTML5
  • Styling a web page using CSS
  • Explaining React and React Native

Syllabus

WEEK 1
Mobile Applications
Learn the basic principles of mobile app development using a cross-platform solution.

WEEK 2
Introduction to HTML and CSS
In this module, you will learn how to construct html documents and add basic styling and layout using CSS.

WEEK 3
React and React Native
Get a working mobile development environment on your local machine and start exploring different tools and modules for React Native.

WEEK 4
Course summary and graded assessment
Practice and reflect on the skills you learned in this course.

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