From iOS to Flutter: Broadening My Vision of Mobile Development
Introduction As a senior iOS software engineer, my journey with mobile development has been a rich and evolving experience. Starting my career in 2012 with Android development on Eclipse IDE, I've seen the landscape of mobile development shift dramatically. My transition from Swift native development to learning Flutter has not only broadened my technical expertise but also expanded my vision of mobile development. This article delves into my experiences, the similarities and challenges I encountered, and the overarching principle that regardless of technology, our primary goal is to meet software and business needs. Early Beginnings with Android Back in 2012, Android development was a different beast. Working with Eclipse IDE required patience and perseverance, but it laid a solid foundation for my understanding of mobile development. This period taught me the fundamentals of Java, the intricacies of Android's architecture, and the importance of meticulous debugging. These ski...