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How to take an Agile approach to mobile app development

Devices, OS, platforms – they’re all constantly changing, evolving, and proliferating, so there’s no such thing as a one size fits all when it comes to building and deploying mobile apps.

Especially with advent of smart, connected IoT and augmented reality devices, mobile apps need to be increasingly flexible and adaptable in order to survive in the current environment.

This Computer Weekly buyer’s guide looks at how to take an Agile approach to mobile app development. Discover how to:

  • Accelerate mobile innovation to gain a competitive edge
  • Turn mobile users’ expectations to your advantage
  • Build mobile experiences that will win and retain customers
  • And more

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