Hybrid Development Explained: One Codebase to Rule Them All
What Is Hybrid Development?
In short, hybrid development means writing your code once—and running it everywhere. Instead of building separate native apps for iOS, Android, and web, we use tools like Ionic, React Native, or Capacitor to create apps that share a common codebase.
This approach reduces complexity, speeds up time-to-market, and lowers costs—without sacrificing user experience.
Why Wezeo Chooses Hybrid (Most of the Time)
Not every project is the same, but for many of our clients, hybrid makes more business sense. Here’s why:
Speed: One codebase = faster development cycles. We can ship MVPs in weeks, not months.
Consistency: Features look and behave the same across platforms, which keeps UX consistent.
Efficiency: Maintaining one codebase saves our clients money on long-term maintenance.
Flexibility: We can rapidly iterate and deploy new features across platforms at once.
Real Talk: When Hybrid Might Not Be Enough
We’re not dogmatic about tech. Some edge cases require native development—like apps with:
Heavy reliance on background tasks (e.g., Bluetooth or sensor integration)
Very high performance graphics (e.g., complex animations, 3D rendering)
Hardware-specific features
That said, these are the exception, not the rule. For most B2B and consumer-facing products, hybrid is not just “good enough”—it’s the smart move.
Why This Matters for You
In short, hybrid development means writing your code once—and running it everywhere. Instead of building separate native apps for iOS, Android, and web, we use tools like Ionic, React Native, or Capacitor to create apps that share a common codebase.
This approach reduces complexity, speeds up time-to-market, and lowers costs—without sacrificing user experience.
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