Approaches andmethodologies formobile software engineering

The development of software for mobile devices takes place in a dynamic environment where constraints, technologies and user needs change very frequently requiring enhanced approaches andmethodologies in software engineering essential to deal with the concept of bring your own device (BYOD). Mobile apps aredeveloped for various purposes in different categories. This paper discusses about the challenges that affect mobile softwareengineering, specifically for a science educational and outreach aim as regards technologies, approaches and methodologies thatcould be applied to unlock the full potential of mobility. Inparticular, it analyzes the main challenges to development in this field, such as dealing with enhanced connectivity and networkingprotocols (e.g., from Bluetooth Low Energy, IEEE 802.15.4- based protocols and new Wi-Fi versions) and the fragmentedecosystem of mobile platforms. Moreover, it addresses the possible application of specific development methodologies suchas Agile software methods

Keywords:

Mobile software engineering , agile methodologies , mobile web software development , PaaS cloud services