Application Development

Platform

A platform is an underlying computer system on which application programs can run. A pre-existing piece of computer software or code object is designed to run within, obeying its constraints, and making use of its facilities

Example of platforms

Mobile VS Stationary

Mobile Computing System
• Computing systems that may be easily moved physically and whose
computing may be used while they are being moved
• Example: laptops, PDA, mobile phones

Distinguishing aspects (compared to stationary computing systems):
• Prevalent wireless network connectivity
• Small size
• The mobile nature of their use
• Power sources
• Functionality for mobile user