Hybrid apps are somewhat like a web app that has been put in the shell of a native app. Apps developed using Apache Cordova, Xamarin, React Native, Sencha Touch, and other similar technologies fall into this category.
Hybrid apps uses the single code base that works across many operating platforms. Therefore, it becomes easier and faster to develop these apps.
Apps are generally downloaded from application distribution platforms which are operated by the owner of the mobile operating system, such as the App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store.
When it comes to mobile apps, we have three types in it-
Native app
Hybrid app
Web-based app
While native apps are built specifically for a platform and web-based apps are made to be accessed through the internet, Hybrid apps are a mix of both the technologies. Hence, it has the best of both worlds, i.e.- Native and Web apps.
What are Hybrid Apps?
Hybrid apps are apps that are installed on a device, similar to your usual app. What makes the hybrid apps different from other 2 types is that they possess elements from native apps, applications made for a specific platform like iOS and Android, with elements from web apps, websites that act like apps but don’t need to be installed on a device and can be accessed on the internet via browser.
Working of Hybrid Apps
Hybrid apps are usually written in HTML, CSS, and Javascript, just like Web apps. Their code is run within a container. The web browser on the device is used to render HTML, JavaScript, and native APIs to gain access to the device’s hardware.
Although a hybrid app will share the same navigation elements as a web app, whether it can run online or offline depends on its functionalities. If an application does not need support from a database, then it can be made to function offline.
let us look at the major companies that are using it as their primary application.
Instagram
Evernote
Gmail
Uber
Twitter
Baskin-Robins
Amazon Appstore
Conclusion
Mobile apps have become very common with a large number of mobile users. Mobile apps provide easy access to things that would otherwise have to interact physically. Hybrid apps are those apps that have great performance and provide hassle-free browsing and don’t require a lot of maintenance.
When compared with Native and Web apps, it provides the best features of both and easier to access. It is capable of handling a good amount of traffic without crashing and has a good market reach and takes lesser time to develop.
If You Want a better overview about Hybrid Apps check this article - https://codersera.com/blog/list-of-top-hybrid-apps/
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