Career ladder
Common App Development roles and typical compensation bands in India:
- iOS Developer — 6-18 LPA
- Android Developer — 6-18 LPA
- React Native Developer — 6-16 LPA
Basics
Focus areas for the basics phase:
- Language
- UI
- Navigation
Applied
Focus areas for the applied phase:
- State
- Networking
- Persistence
Production
Focus areas for the production phase:
- CI/CD
- Store release
- Crash monitoring
Signals recruiters look for
Beyond skills, hiring managers screen for these signals:
- Shipped projects on GitHub / portfolio
- Certifications relevant to the role
- Communication in interviews
- Domain knowledge (industry-specific)
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