Native development on iOS and Android is the foundation of how most apps are built and remains the most common approach to app development. Native apps offer optimal performance, full access to device features, and are the most responsive to OS updates and changes.
For Android, native development utilizes tools such as Android Studio, Kotlin, Google Play, Material Design, Gradle, and Jetpack Compose.
For iOS, it leverages tools like Xcode, Swift, SwiftUI, the Apple App Store, UIKit, and more.
To ensure the highest quality, Shortcut’s native developers specialize in either iOS or Android, staying deeply engaged with the evolution of both platforms to deliver best-in-class solutions.
With over 12 years of experience in native app development, this approach has always been Shortcut’s foundation. Today, the majority of our apps are still powered by native technologies. Depending on the client’s requirements and existing codebase, we recommend the best path—whether it’s native or a cross-platform approach—to achieve optimal results.
At Shortcut, we are committed to staying at the cutting edge of iOS and Android SDKs, continually advancing our knowledge of these ecosystems.
Flutter, an open-source UI toolkit from Google, enables developers to create high-performance, natively compiled applications for mobile, web, and desktop from a single codebase using the Dart language. With its rich set of customizable widgets and the ability to provide a consistent UI across platforms, Flutter accelerates development without compromising on quality.
For many types of applications, especially those requiring rapid development cycles and cross-platform compatibility, Flutter is the perfect solution. The Flutter ecosystem and the number of developers using it have grown exponentially in recent years, making it a reliable choice for forward-thinking projects.
React Native is a powerful cross-platform framework that allows developers to build mobile apps using JavaScript and React, enabling the reuse of codebases across iOS and Android. It offers near-native performance while allowing access to native components and features, all within a single codebase.
React Native can be especially advantageous for clients who already use React for their web solutions or have a strong in-house web development team.
At Shortcut, we have a dedicated team of React Native experts. Most of our developers have backgrounds in iOS or Android native development, enabling them to bridge the gap between the React Native environment and native components, ensuring the app performs optimally on any platform.
At Shortcut, we build backend solutions that are scalable, secure, and tailored to the needs of mobile applications. Typically, our focus is on backend-for-frontend architectures that seamlessly integrate with the apps we deliver.
Our backend work spans leading cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure, with the choice of platform depending on the client’s existing IT infrastructure and specific project needs.
For smaller solutions or when speed to market is critical, Google Firebase can be an ideal option, offering a streamlined approach to backend development.
Our backends are designed with flexible, well-documented APIs that are easy to maintain and adapt to future needs, ensuring smooth interactions between mobile apps and server-side functions.
Shortcut’s full stack development services span both mobile and web applications, providing end-to-end solutions that cover everything from frontend interfaces to backend infrastructure. Our full stack expertise enables us to deliver cohesive and integrated digital experiences across multiple platforms.
We use cutting-edge technologies such as React, Angular, and Node.js for web development, paired with robust backend services to build scalable and high-performing applications.
Whether we’re building responsive web apps or integrating mobile and web platforms into a unified ecosystem, we prioritize performance, security, and maintainability, ensuring that our clients’ needs are met both today and in the future.
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