APP DEVELOPMENT Class-8 icse board 2025

This presentation is designed for Class 8 ICSE students to introduce them to the world of App Development.
It explains the fundamentals of mobile applications, the basic structure of an app, and simple tools that students can use to create their own applications.
With engaging slides and step-by-step explanations, it is perfect for teachers, students, and beginners who want to learn how apps are built and how they impact our daily lives.

Key Highlights:

Introduction to Mobile Apps

Importance of App Development in Today’s World

Tools & Platforms for Beginners

Step-by-Step App Creation Process

Future Scope & Career Opportunities in App Development

1. App Development

2. 🔷 What is a Mobile App? Definition: A Mobile Application (or Mobile App ) is a software program specially designed to run on mobile devices like smartphones and tablets. These apps allow users to perform specific tasks, such as chatting, gaming, ordering food, studying, or even controlling smart devices. 🔍 Example : WhatsApp for messaging, Zomato for food delivery, Byju's for learning. 📌 Why use Mobile Apps? Because they are: Portable (can be used anywhere) User-friendly Quick to install and access Often work offline too

3. Feature Description 📱 User Interface (UI) Simple and touch-friendly interface 🏃 Fast & Lightweight Small in size, runs quickly 🌐 Internet-Enabled Many apps need internet access 📦 Task-Specific Designed for one purpose (like music, study, shopping) 📴 Offline Access Some apps work even without internet 🔐 Permissions Needed May access camera, location, contacts, etc. 🔷 Features of Mobile Apps

4. 🔷 Types of Mobile Apps 1. Native Apps Designed for a specific platform (Android or iOS ) Fastest performance Uses device hardware efficiently (camera, GPS) Example: Instagram , YouTube Android App

5. 🌐 Web Apps Accessed through a mobile browser Does not need installation Slower than native apps Example: Facebook Lite Web version, Gmail in browser

6. 3. Hybrid Apps Mix of Native + Web apps Can be downloaded but uses web technologies inside Example: Instagram , Twitter (sometimes built using hybrid model) 🔖 Exam Note: Web Apps are not installed, run via browser. Native Apps are installed from Play Store or App Store.

7. Category Examples 🎮 Games Subway Surfers, Ludo King 📚 Education Byju's, Duolingo 🛒 Shopping Amazon, Flipkart 💬 Communication WhatsApp, Telegram 🎵 Entertainment Spotify, MX Player 💳 Banking SBI Yono , Google Pay 🔷 Common Categories of Mobile Apps

8. 🔷 How are Mobile Apps Created? Mobile apps are made using app development software and coding platforms . 👨 ‍ 💻 Some beginner-friendly tools: MIT App Inventor – Visual block-based programming Thunkable – Drag-and-drop app builder Scratch (for logic building) – Used before real app design 👨 ‍ 💻 Advanced tools (beyond Class 8 scope): Android Studio (for Android) Swift (for iOS ) Flutter, React Native (Hybrid apps)

9. 🔷 Benefits of Using Mobile Apps ✅ Saves time ✅ Improves productivity ✅ Enables communication and learning ✅ Offers entertainment ✅ Promotes cashless payments (like UPI apps)

10. Criteria Native App Web App Installed? Yes No Speed Very Fast Slower Internet May or may not Must need Examples WhatsApp, YouTube Gmail in browser 🔷 Important Differences