Introducing the Mobile App Development Group 🎅

Hello, this is Hiroya (@___TRAsh)🎅 This year, our Mobile App Development Group has focused extensively on sharing our work with the broader community. We have engaged in various initiatives, such as sponsoring and presenting at events like iOSDC and DroidKaigi, as well as contributing to this tech blog. This has provided us with more opportunities to connect with all of you throughout the year.

To wrap up 2024, we’re excited to launch a series of posts as part of the KINTO Technologies Advent Calendar, focusing on Android/Flutter/iOS 🎉

https://qiita.com/advent-calendar/2024/kinto-technologies

Our Android/Flutter/iOS engineers are working hard to publish the entire series, so please check them out 🎅

Today, I would like to introduce the Mobile App Development Group, the group behind our Android, Flutter, and iOS app development.

What does the Mobile App Development Group do?

We develop mobile apps for KINTO Technologies across iOS, Android, and Flutter platforms. The main products we develop are as follows.

https://kinto-jp.com/entry_app/ https://kinto-jp.com/unlimited/app/ https://top.myroute.fun/ https://ppap.kinto-jp.com/prismjapan

In addition to the above, we also take on development projects in response to PoC requests. Moreover, by leveraging the benefits of being a cross-functional team, we frequently host in-house study sessions to actively share new technologies and knowledge among team members.

A survey of our team members

This time, we conducted a survey with our engineers. We were able to gather insights that are not usually visible in our daily work, and I would like to share them here.

1. What is your development environment? (Up to 2 responses allowed)

One reason for the high percentage of Android in our development environments is the large number of Android engineers on our team. This is quite rare in Japan, I believe. Also, the Flutter team has been formed this year! We hope to gradually share more about Flutter-related development in the future.

2. How many years have you been developing?

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Since our company primarily hires mid-career professionals, many of our engineers have extensive experience. I was surprised to see so many with over 10 years of experience. It’s something that I hadn’t realized before. I look forward to learning from these experienced engineers as we continue to grow together.

3. Where are you from?

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I had a feeling this might be the case, but it turns out that less than half of our team members are Japanese. This is quite a unique workplace! While most communication happens in Japanese, we also hear English, Chinese, and Korean, creating a truly global environment.

4. What do you like about the Mobile App Development Group?

We generated a word cloud from the comments we received to showcase the strengths of our team. It’s clear that atmosphere and technology stand out prominently. This seems to reflect the results of our efforts to prioritize communication across product teams and actively share knowledge—something that can be overlooked in daily work. We will continue to do our best next year as well 💪

Summary

Technology and learning environment

• Openness to new technologies: A flexible environment that encourages the adoption and use of the latest technologies.
• Support for skill development: A learning-friendly setting with active study sessions and knowledge sharing.
• High skill level: Members with strong technical skills and passion for growth.
• Focus on output: A dedication to delivering results and achieving goals.

Communication and atmosphere

• Friendly atmosphere: A supportive environment where members can easily ask questions and share comments.
• Collaborative teamwork: Smooth collaboration both within and across project teams.
• Diversity and humor: A multicultural and diverse team that embraces individuality and enjoys cultural differences.
• Flat communication: Minimal barriers between members, regardless of age or background.

Work environment

• Flexible and free work styles: A work culture that respects individual approaches and autonomy.
• Good team spirit: A cohesive team where everyone works well together.
• Supportive Environment: A welcoming and safe space where members feel comfortable working.

It can be said that these qualities create an ideal team environment where learning, growth, diversity, and collaboration are valued and truly enjoyed.

5. What technology are you most interested in right now?

iOS	Android

We also created a word cloud for this topic using the comments we received. For both Android and iOS, KMP seems to be attracting attention. We can also see mentions of Flutter and Compose Multiplatform, which suggests that many team members are interested in cross-platform technologies. From my perspective, this year has truly been a breakthrough for cross-platform development. Additionally, it appears that many are keeping an eye on the technical evolution of programming languages specific to each platform. Moreover, the attention given to AI-related technologies reflects current industry trends, showing the high level of technical interest among our team members.

Summary

iOS

Top 3 Technologies

1. Swift / SwiftUI
   • Core technologies for Apple platforms, with particular interest in UI development.
2. KMP (Kotlin Multiplatform)
   • Utilized for multiplatform development, including integration on the iOS side.
3. AI (MLC LLM、Apple Intelligence)
   • Growing interest in machine learning and Apple’s AI technologies.

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Android

Top 3 Technologies

1. Jetpack Compose
   • The core UI development technology, with active exploration of efficient coding practices and mastery.
2. KMP (Kotlin Multiplatform)
   • Notable for its use in Android app development and its integration with Compose Multiplatform.
3. Flutter
   • A popular choice for cross-platform development.

Summary

I feel that the Mobile App Development Group is creating an environment where members can enjoy diversity and collaboration while learning. This is achieved through aspects such as a focus on technology and learning, effective communication and atmosphere, and ease of working. As mobile technology trends evolve rapidly, I aim to stay updated and contribute to the group’s growth.

Lastly, I hope this article has conveyed the appeal of the Mobile App Development Group to you 🎅

Stay tuned for our Advent Calendar kicking off tomorrow 🎄