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Moataz Nabil
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Moataz Nabil

Moataz Nabil is a highly skilled Developer Advocate and Test Automation Consultant who excels in cultivating meaningful connections with developers and clients. With over 12 years of experience in software development and testing, Moataz has successfully led and managed test automation teams, focusing on designing, developing, and maintaining automated testing solutions for various software products. As a respected speaker, Moataz has shared his expertise at numerous global developer events and conferences. In the past, Moataz has held positions at prominent companies such as Bitrise, Delivery Hero, and Zalando SE. In addition to his primary role, Moataz is an AWS Community Builder and a valued member of the DevNetwork and Packt Advisory Board.
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Mobile apps are like icebergs

In my opinion, a mobile app is similar to an iceberg, in that there is an apparent part (the user interface or UI) and an unseen part (the code and functionalities underneath the UI). Even though the end user is the only one to see the finished product, this analogy often illustrates the amount of effort, complexity, and work involved in building and maintaining a mobile application, as shown in the following screenshot:

Figure 2.1 – A mobile app is an iceberg

Figure 2.1 – A mobile app is an iceberg

When a user, for instance, downloads an app and begins using it for the first time, all they see is its interface, features, and functionalities. The user is unable to see much of what is going on behind the scenes, but it is much more important than they realize. A mobile application is connected to servers, databases, and APIs that allow it to communicate with other apps and devices, retrieve data, transmit data, and perform a variety of tasks.

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Moataz Nabil

Moataz Nabil is a highly skilled Developer Advocate and Test Automation Consultant who excels in cultivating meaningful connections with developers and clients. With over 12 years of experience in software development and testing, Moataz has successfully led and managed test automation teams, focusing on designing, developing, and maintaining automated testing solutions for various software products. As a respected speaker, Moataz has shared his expertise at numerous global developer events and conferences. In the past, Moataz has held positions at prominent companies such as Bitrise, Delivery Hero, and Zalando SE. In addition to his primary role, Moataz is an AWS Community Builder and a valued member of the DevNetwork and Packt Advisory Board.
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