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Mobile DevOps Playbook

By : Moataz Nabil
Book Image

Mobile DevOps Playbook

By: Moataz Nabil

Overview of this book

To build mobile apps, you need to understand mobile-first features, tools, and processes that help you build, test, and release robust apps faster and more efficiently. The multitude of challenges stemming from mobile development's inherent complexities, including native iOS and Android app creation, cross-platform frameworks, and the implementation of scalable architectures within extensive teams, collectively contribute to a substantial number of obstacles that can significantly prolong the release process. This book will help you understand and implement the best practices of mobile DevOps for continuous integration, testing, delivery, deployment, and monitoring. You’ll explore different challenges faced by developers due to varied OSs, the unforgiving nature of mobile applications, and continuous updates to mobile phones and learn how to maneuver through these challenges. You’ll also get to grips with the latest trends while discovering the potential future of mobile DevOps, with valuable insights and guidance about integrating mobile development teams into your organization. By the end of this book, you’ll be well-equipped to successfully implement mobile DevOps and build fast, qualitative, and efficient mobile apps for your team or organization.
Table of Contents (18 chapters)
1
Part 1: Introduction to Mobile DevOps
5
Part 2: Implementing the Mobile DevOps Environment
9
Part 3: Monitoring, Optimizing, and Securing Mobile DevOps
13
Part 4: Moving Beyond Mobile DevOps and the Future of DevOps

Importance of security in mobile development

It is vital to have security in many areas of life, especially in the age of digital transformation. In business sectors such as automotive, healthcare, financial, retail, and e-commerce, and with embedded and IoT devices, we use sensitive data such as emails, addresses, credit cards, and mobile numbers with different mobile applications.

Mobile app development has experienced exponential growth over the last decade, with millions of apps available on various platforms and app stores. These apps offer various services, from social networking to online banking and everything in between. As more users rely on mobile apps to access services and store sensitive data, the importance of security in mobile app development cannot be overstated.

Security in mobile app development is a critical aspect that developers must prioritize to protect user data, maintain a strong reputation, and comply with regulations. By understanding the importance...