1. Mobile User Interface DesigningThe most important aspect of mobile app development is to build an excellent user interface (UI). The UI of any software (or application) is responsible for the interaction between the user and the software. Some primary elements of UI designing are:Positioning of components where the user is likely to expect them.Making use of colours.Fast loading and operation of the application. Activity Indicators.General help and basic tips.2. Backend ComputingBackend computing may include:Database ManagementSecurityInteraction with HardwareMemory allocation implementation3. ProgrammingAnother important skill required to develop mobile applications is the knowledge of programming. Programming as a whole, might include several things :Getting hands on some commonly used programming languages like C, C++ and Java.Getting familiar with mobile platform Application Programming Interfaces (API) like Apple iOS, Android, Windows Mobile and Symbian.Learning web development languages like HTML 5 and CSS.Using cross platform mobile suites like Antenna and AMP ( Accounting-Management-Promotion)4. Business ExpertiseBusiness expertise is a must to stand in the competition. A lot of people may not realize this but business skills also play a critical role in this field. An example of such a skill could be that a mobile application developer should know how to build an application for optimizing it’s visibility in the list of the available applications of the same category.FUTURE SCOPE AND OTHER RELATED JOB PROSPECTSOne can explore job opportunities in the following areas:Mobile Applications Developer or Engineer. Mobility Architect.Mobile UI designer.User Experience and Usability expert.