This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by jatin Jain
I’m currently in my second year of b.tech and have been working with Kotlin and Compose for Android development. While I enjoy building apps, I’m thinking about expanding my skill set to improve my job prospects. I see three possible paths:
Backend Development – I’ve used Flask for a project where I needed a backend, but I haven’t properly learned any backend framework yet. Since I’m comfortable with Java due to competitive programming, I’m considering Spring Boot. Would learning backend (Spring Boot, Flask, or something else) be a strong addition to my Android skills, or is it not as necessary for mobile devs?
AI/ML – I have basic knowledge of AI/ML and have explored some related projects. Since this field is growing, I’m considering diving deeper, but I’m unsure if it’s worth focusing on alongside Android development.
Cross-Platform Development – Since native Android jobs seem fewer compared to cross-platform roles (Flutter, React Native), I wonder if learning cross-platform would be a better career move than backend or AI/ML.
Which of these three would be the best investment of my time? Or is there a different direction I should consider based on industry trends? Would love to hear from experienced developers!
Also, if you think a particular field is worth exploring, I’d really appreciate any guidance on where to start—whether it’s courses, books, or any learning resources you found helpful. I want to make sure I learn things the right way.
This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by jatin Jain
jatin Jain | Sciencx (2025-03-30T13:27:35+00:00) How Should I Expand My Skills as an Android Developer? Backend, AI/ML, or Cross-Platform?. Retrieved from https://www.scien.cx/2025/03/30/how-should-i-expand-my-skills-as-an-android-developer-backend-ai-ml-or-cross-platform/
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