This repository contains three commonly used solutions for creating backend middleware and frontend for mobile applications. These solutions are based on different technology stacks, catering to diverse project needs and preferences.
| Backend | Frontend | Best Suited For | Key Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Node.js + Express.js | React Native | Cross-platform mobile apps with a shared codebase | Fast development, Full-stack JavaScript |
| Django (Python) | Flutter | Beautiful cross-platform mobile apps | Quick API setup, High-performance UI |
| Spring Boot (Java) | Kotlin (Android) / Swift (iOS) | Enterprise apps with full control over native features | Robust microservices, Full native performance |
Node.js with Express.js offers a scalable backend for handling API requests and middleware. Paired with React Native, you get a cross-platform mobile solution using JavaScript.
- Scalable backend using Express.js.
- Cross-platform frontend with a single codebase for iOS and Android.
- JavaScript full-stack development.
# Clone this repo
git clone https://github.com/Skunkworks-Labs/mobileAppDevSolutions.git
cd mobileAppDevSolutions
# Install backend dependencies
cd backend
npm install
# Install frontend dependencies
cd ../frontend
npm installDjango simplifies backend development with a powerful ORM and admin panel. Flutter, a modern UI toolkit, allows natively compiled apps to be built from a single codebase.
- Rapid backend development with Django.
- Beautiful UI components using Flutter.
- Single codebase for iOS and Android.
# Clone this repo
git clone https://github.com/Skunkworks-Labs/mobileAppDevSolutions.git
cd mobileAppDevSolutions
# Set up Django backend
cd backend
python3 manage.py migrate
python3 manage.py runserver
# Set up Flutter frontend
cd ../frontend
flutter runSpring Boot offers enterprise-level, robust backend development. Combine it with Kotlin for Android or Swift for iOS for a fully native experience.
- Enterprise-level backend with Spring Boot.
- Native mobile performance using Kotlin/Swift.
- Microservices architecture for scalability.
# Clone this repo
git clone https://github.com/Skunkworks-Labs/mobileAppDevSolutions.git
cd mobileAppDevSolutions
# Start Spring Boot backend
cd backend
./mvnw spring-boot:run
# Develop Android or iOS app
cd ../frontend
# Use Android Studio for Kotlin (Android)
# Use Xcode for Swift (iOS)| Technology Stack | Frontend Framework | Backend Framework | Language | Cross-Platform | Native Performance | Scalability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Node.js + Express.js + React Native | React Native | Express.js | JavaScript | Yes | No | High |
| Django + Flutter | Flutter | Django | Python | Yes | No | High |
| Spring Boot + Kotlin/Swift | Kotlin (Android) / Swift (iOS) | Spring Boot | Java (Backend) Kotlin/Swift (Frontend) | No | Yes | Very High |
- Node.js + Express.js + React Native Architecture Guide
- Django + Flutter Full-stack Guide
- Spring Boot with Native Mobile Frontends Guide
For further information and detailed documentation, refer to the individual project repositories.
Feel free to raise any issues or contribute by submitting pull requests. All contributions are welcome!
This repository is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for more information.
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https://github.com/Skunkworks-Labs/mobileAppDevSolutions.gitwith the correct one if different. - Ensure that the badges link to the correct GitHub repository and license file.
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