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Posted by Jordan Anderson
Jordan Anderson
19,560 Points

iOS vs. android mobile app developer

Hey!

I have been stuck between a rock and a hard place! I am curious too see how/ why other entry level, junior, and or senior developers picked which platform they chose?

There are things that I like and dislike about both platforms/languages/IDEs. I have worked through the first CrystalBall app on iOS and am almost finished with its counter part on the Android side. Haven't gotten to check out Android Studio just yet.

And now Apple reveals Swift! Which is suppose to make iOS dev easier, cleaner, and more enjoyable.

I just can't seem to find that factor that makes me choose one device over another.

Thank you ahead of time!

2 Answers

Michalis Efstathiou
Michalis Efstathiou
11,180 Points
Michalis Efstathiou
Michalis Efstathiou
11,180 Points

Why limit yourself? why not learn both android and iOS?

Jordan Anderson
Jordan Anderson
19,560 Points

Agree 100%. But would prefer to pick one and gain some exp before trying to juggle both at once.

Michalis Efstathiou
Michalis Efstathiou
11,180 Points
Michalis Efstathiou
Michalis Efstathiou
11,180 Points

well, I guess if you are planning to drop objective c and focus on swift, maybe you should keep working on learning android for now and leave swift for when there are some decent tutorials and videos on this new language