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Factors That Influenced My Decision to Transition from Native App Development to Flutter

Katherine Petalio-Amar
7 min readJan 18, 2025

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I believe most mobile app developers start their careers with native application development. Personally, I began as an iOS developer and later expanded my skills to include Android development.

We all know that native applications have long been the standard for building high-performance, platform-specific apps. However, cross-platform frameworks have emerged as an easy path to develop a mobile application, offering the convenience of a single codebase for multiple platforms. With such a vast array of cross-platform frameworks available, deciding which one suits your needs best can be challenging.

With so many cross-platform frameworks out there, it can be overwhelming to figure out which one is the right fit for you. That’s why I want to share my personal journey and the key factors I considered when transitioning from native development to Flutter. Hopefully, this will provide some insights and help you if you’re thinking about making the same leap!

1. Resources (Cost Efficiency)

As a team leader, this was one of the toughest challenges I faced when the pandemic hit. Like most companies, we experienced significant losses, and my current employer was no exception. Unfortunately, we had to make the…

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Katherine Petalio-Amar
Katherine Petalio-Amar

Written by Katherine Petalio-Amar

I'm a Software Developer with experience in Web Development and Mobile App Development and a bit knowledgeable in Server Management.

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