La Martiniere College,

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Lucknow
Digital Academic Services

Class: 8 Subject: Computer Studies

Name/Number of Chapter: APP DEVELOPMENT / 3

Module Number: 3(b)

Learning Objectives of this Module:

1. This module explains the types of ‘Mobile apps’ – ‘Native’ and ‘Hybrid’.
2. This module illustrates the concept of user-friendly apps. that are popular and used by the majority.

Guidance Note:

1. Parents are requested to encourage the students to carefully read the content of the given topic provided
in this module so that they may understand what the module encapsulates.
2. The students must finally attempt the exercise on their own. Parents must oversee this to ensure that
this system of education using the modern technology achieves its objective.
3. The student may be guided with his work wherever necessary but kept to a minimum.

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CONTENT:

Types of apps-

There are three types of apps which are used for the user-friendly requirements.
1. Desktop apps
2. Web apps
3. Mobile apps

Each of these three types carry out a specific task and have a unique purpose of their own.

Desktop apps-

An application that runs stand-alone in a desktop or laptop computer. Contrast with "Web-based application,"
which requires the Web browser to run.
In Windows, a desktop application is one that runs in the traditional Windows desktop in contrast to a tablet
application that runs full screen.

Example-
Desktop Software means any off-the-shelf Third -Party Software for desktop applications to which the right
to use is granted pursuant to a nonexclusive license, including Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office,
Microsoft Access, Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft Visual SourceSafe, Microsoft MSDN, Microsoft SQL
Server. Web browser and Networks.
Web apps-

A web application (or web app) is an application software that runs on a web server, unlike computer-based
software programs that are stored locally on the Operating System (OS) of the device.
Web applications are accessed by the user through a web browser with an active internet connection.

Example-
Web applications include online forms, shopping carts, word processors, spreadsheets, video and photo
editing, file conversion, file scanning, and email programs such as Gmail, Yahoo and AOL. Popular
applications include Google Apps and Microsoft 365.

Mobile app –

A mobile application, also referred to as a mobile app or simply an app, is a computer program or software
application designed to run on a mobile device such as a phone, tablet, or watch.
Mobile application development is the process of creating software applications that run on a mobile device,
and a typical mobile application utilizes a network connection to work with remote computing resources.

A mobile app is a software program we can download and access directly using our phone or another mobile
device, like a tablet or music player.

Mobile apps are of two types-

1. Native apps –
A native app is an app for a certain mobile device (smart phone, tablet, etc.) They're installed directly
onto the device. Users typically acquire these apps through an online store or marketplace such as The
App Store or Android Apps on Google Play.
We can download native app from google play. They work without internet.
Example- Camera, voice recorder, radio are the examples of native apps.

2. Hybrid apps-

Hybrid apps are essentially web apps that have been put in a native app shell. Once they are
downloaded from an app store and installed locally, the shell is able to connect to whatever capabilities
the mobile platform provides through a browser that's embedded in the app.
Example- Facebook, watsapp, Candy Crush(game) etc.

Uses of Common Apps –

Educational Apps-

These apps are used to help students to learn new concepts and also to share with them what all is
being taught in the classrooms. They are useful both for the students and the teachers. The teachers
use these apps to distribute the study material of their subject , conduct unit tests and evaluate their
performance and understanding level in the best possible way. Ex- Google Classrooms.

Social Networking Apps-

WhatsApp-
It is one of the most popular instant messaging app, worldwide. Pictures, videos, audio and text
documents can be shared using this app.

Facebook –
It is used for social networking. It allows the users to create their profile, post comments, exchange
information, share links, photographs, chat, play games etc.
 Twitter –
It is used for communicating using short messages called tweets. The users may get 280 characters
per tweet.

Instagram-
It is used to express the opinion by the individual user and share photographs etc.

LinkedIn-
It is used for sharing business and professional information.

Reddit –
It is a social news aggregation app. Registered users can upload news, stories or links and the other
users can rate these stories by voting them up or down. The stories with more votes are moved up to
the top of the category.

Entertainment Apps-
They are popularly used by the users for their entertainment purpose and downloading the required
information and data. Hotstar and Book My Show etc.

Banking Apps and Finance Apps –

They are used to access the bank related procedures by the account holders.

Money Control Apps –

Portfolio users can keep in touch with the swings of the market and take appropriate and timely
decisions.

E-Commerce Apps-
Buying or selling goods or services using electronic means is known as E-Commerce.
Flipkart, Amazon, Snapdeal etc.

Exercises for the Chapter App Development Module 3 (b)

Q.1 Fill in the Blanks:

1. The applications for desktop are called __________ applications.
2. We can download ‘Native’ app from ____________ play.
3. Native apps work without an ______________ connection.
4. A web application runs on _________________.
5. Gmail is an example of _________ app.

Q.2 State whether the following are True or False:

1. Mobile app is a computer program or software application that runs on a mobile device.
2. Voice recorder is an example of ‘Hybrid’ app.
3. Hybrid apps are essentially web apps.
4. Facebook is an example of ‘Native’ apps.
5. Web browser is an example of a ‘Desktop’ app.

Q.3 Match the following:

COLUMN A COLUMN B
1. We can download native app a. voice recorder.
2. Facebook is an example of b. a web browser.
3. The example of ‘Native app’ is c. a laptop.
4. A web application runs on d. ‘Hybrid app’.
5. A desktop application runs on e. from google play.
Q.4 Answer in one word:
1. Which app works without and internet?
2. Which apps can be downloaded and installed locally from an app store?
3. Which app helps in the filling of online forms?
4. Which app is used by the smart phone?
5. Which app can use for sharing the photographs with friends?

Q.5 Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. Which type of an app is the Hotstar?

1. Education
2. Entertainment
3. Social Networking
4. Research

2. What is the term given to buying or selling goods using electronic means?

1. Money control
2. Finance
3. E-Commerce
4. Business

3. What is needed to run a web application?

1. Web browser
2. Wire
3. Battery
4. Electricity

4. Which app is a social networking app?

1. MS-Excel
2. MS-Word
3. Facebook
4. Coreldraw

5. Which app is essentially a web app?

1. Hybrid
2. Native
3. Desktop
4. Mobile

Q.6 Short Answer Questions:

Q.1 Define the significance of an App in the field of computer.

Q.2 How many types of Apps are there? Write about each type in brief with examples.

Q.3 Name any three apps used by us in our daily life.

Q.4 Explain the term App Development.

Q.5 What type of app can be accessed offline?

Q.7 Long Answer Questions:

Q.1 How many types of apps are there? Explain any one app.

Q.2 What are the differences between Native apps and Hybrid apps?

Q.3 Distinguish between a Desktop app and a Mobile app.

Q.4 What is a web application? Give any five examples of web application.

Q.5 What is meant by the mobile app development?