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The basics

What is 'app' short for?

AnswerApplication

An app is a software application.

In app design, what does 'UI' stand for?

AnswerUser interface

The UI is the screens and controls people interact with.

Going deeper

In which year did Apple's App Store launch?

Answer2008

It opened in July 2008 with about 500 apps.

Which programming language did Apple introduce in 2014 for building iOS apps?

AnswerSwift

Swift was announced at WWDC 2014.

What does API stand for?

AnswerApplication Programming Interface

APIs let apps request data and services from other software.

Expert level

What is a Progressive Web App (PWA)?

AnswerA web app that can be installed and work offline like a native app

PWAs use service workers and a manifest to act like installed apps.

Google's Flutter app framework uses which programming language?

AnswerDart

Flutter apps are written in Dart.

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