Technology
How to become a Mobile Developer
From no experience: every step, how long it takes, and the credential it earns.
- Time to get there
- 9–18 months
- Typical pay
- $85k–$125k
- Starting from
- No experience
Pay is an estimate of typical US entry-level pay for this role and varies by state, employer and shift. The timeline assumes you are starting from no experience and includes any licence or programme legally required, not just course length.
See mobile developer jobs open nowThe route
Pick one platform
Swift for iOS or Kotlin for Android. Splitting your attention early slows you badly.
Course that covers thisA Gentle Introduction To JavaScript For Absolute BeginnersUdemy · around $19.99Ship something to a store
The review process, signing and release management are half the job and cannot be faked.
Learn the platform conventions
Navigation, lifecycle and accessibility. Apps that fight the platform get rejected and uninstalled.
Build a portfolio of two or three real apps
Live in a store, with real users, beats twelve tutorials.
Course that covers thisThe Complete HTML & CSS Course and ProjectsUdemy · around $19.99- Browse jobs now
Destination
Mobile Developer
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