Cbse class 8 viii computer CHAPTER 8: APP DEVELOPMENT exercise

Cbse class 8 viii computer CHAPTER 8: APP DEVELOPMENT exercise 

Write the use of the following:

1. Educational Apps

Educational apps make things easier for the children to study.  These apps can make teaching and exploring more interactive. Kids can learn while playing educational game apps.

2.  Communication Apps:

Communication appsenable us to impart or interchange thoughts, opinions, or information by speaking, writing, or through signs.

E. Differentiate between Native App and Web App

Native apps are developed for a particular platform or device. Apps built for systems like iOS, Android, Windows phone, and Blackberry cannot be used on a platform other than their own.

Web apps are actually websites that provide a user with experience similar to native apps. They are not deployed to an app store. Rather they are deployed to a web server and users access them in a webbrowser from any device with an Internet connection.

F. 1. What do you mean by app?

The term app is originally referred to as any mobile or desktop application. It consists of programs designed to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks.

2.  Name the different types of apps.

The different types of apps are Native App, Web App and Hybrid App

3.  What is an app store?

App Store is a virtual space where mobile apps to smartphone andtablet users are sold or provided.

4.  Name the areas of Component designer window.

The areas of Component Designer window are Components Palette, Viewer, Components List and Components Properties.

G 1. What do you mean by hybrid apps? Explain.

A hybrid app is the combination of both native and web appelements. Native is developed for specific platform and installed onthe computing device. Like native apps, hybrid apps aredeveloped for specific platforms and deployed to an app store.Hybrid apps are cross-platform, it means the same code can run onmany mobile platforms.

2. What is the use of MIT App Inventor?

MIT App Inventor is an open-source web application originallyprovided by Google, and now maintained by the MassachusettsInstitute of Technology (MIT). It lets us develop apps or applicationsfor Android phones using a web browser. It is very easy and user-friendly. 

3.  What is the purpose of Block Developer? Name its main parts.

The Blocks Editor helps the app to work by instructing thecomponents what to do and when to do it.

The main parts of Blocks Editor areBuilt-in Blocks, Components Blocks,Block Viewer, Trash and Backpack