📱 App Development Roadmap (Android / iOS)
Phase 1: Foundations (0–2 Months)
👉 Goal: Learn the basics of programming for apps.
- Programming Languages (Pick One Path):
- Android Native: Java or Kotlin (Kotlin is preferred in 2025).
- iOS Native: Swift (Apple’s official language).
- Cross-Platform: Dart (with Flutter) or JavaScript/TypeScript (with React Native).
- Android Native: Java or Kotlin (Kotlin is preferred in 2025).
- Core Concepts:
- Variables, loops, functions, classes, OOP.
- Mobile app lifecycle (Activity in Android, ViewController in iOS).
- Variables, loops, functions, classes, OOP.
✅ Why? → Without a strong language foundation, you can’t build scalable apps.
Phase 2: Mobile Development Basics (2–4 Months)
👉 Goal: Build simple apps.
- Android:
- Learn Android Studio, Activities, Fragments, Layouts (XML).
- User input, buttons, navigation.
- Learn Android Studio, Activities, Fragments, Layouts (XML).
- iOS:
- Learn Xcode, Storyboards, SwiftUI basics.
- Navigation, UI components, event handling.
- Learn Xcode, Storyboards, SwiftUI basics.
- Cross-Platform (if chosen):
- Flutter (Dart): Widgets, Material Design, basic apps.
- React Native: Components, JSX, State/Props.
- Flutter (Dart): Widgets, Material Design, basic apps.
✅ Projects to try:
- To-do list app
- Calculator app
Weather app (using free API)
Phase 3: Intermediate Development (4–7 Months)
👉 Goal: Create functional apps with backend.
- APIs & Networking: Fetch data from REST APIs.
- Databases:
- SQLite / Room DB (Android).
- Core Data / Realm (iOS).
- Firebase (works for both).
- SQLite / Room DB (Android).
- Authentication: Login/Signup (Google, Facebook, Email).
- State Management:
- Flutter: Provider, Riverpod, Bloc.
- React Native: Redux, Context API.
- Flutter: Provider, Riverpod, Bloc.
✅ Projects to try:
- Chat app (Firebase)
- Notes app with login
Expense tracker
Phase 4: Advanced Concepts (7–12 Months)
👉 Goal: Professional-level apps.
- UI/UX Design: Responsive layouts, animations, dark mode.
- Performance Optimization: Memory, storage, battery management.
- Push Notifications: Firebase Cloud Messaging / Apple Push Notification.
- Deployment:
- Android → Google Play Console.
- iOS → App Store Connect.
- Android → Google Play Console.
✅ Projects to try:
- E-commerce app
- Food delivery app
- Prompt-sharing app (like you want to build for web, extend to mobile)
Phase 5: Mastery (1–3 Years)
👉 Goal: Senior Mobile Developer.
- System Design for Apps: Scalability, caching, background tasks.
- DevOps for Mobile: CI/CD with GitHub Actions, Fastlane, Firebase Test Lab.
- Cross-Platform Expansion: Learn both Flutter & React Native to deliver faster.
- Monetization: Ads, in-app purchases, subscriptions.
🚀 Example 90-Day Plan (for You)
Since you study 2 hrs daily + 4 hrs Sundays, here’s a practical schedule:
Days 1–30:
- Pick one path (Kotlin for Android OR Flutter for cross-platform).
- Build 3 mini apps (calculator, notes, weather).
Days 31–60:
- Learn APIs, Firebase, SQLite.
- Build 2 apps:
- To-do with Firebase.
- Simple Chat app.
- To-do with Firebase.
Days 61–90:
- Add authentication, notifications, and design polish.
Deploy your first app on Google Play (₹25 one-time fee).
