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A micro app is a small, mobile application that is designed to perform one, simple task. Micro apps are similar to desktop utility programs. In a micro app architecture, the user interacts with application functionality that runs inside an application container. Each app can function by itself or be combined with other micro apps to create a more complex program. When the complex program invokes a micro app, it will carry out its specific task.
Focusing on the workflow and encapsulating the workflow into a reusable component promotes reuse during runtimes and ensures the end user experiences a consistent workflow between sessions.

Because the workflow for a micro app focuses on a specific, self-contained event, the architecture helps address many common technical issues found in larger, monolithic mobile apps -- including improving performance and reducing power consumption and storage.

Beneficial features of micro apps
  • Compact and customized: Micro apps are modular, flexible and minimal. The tasks they perform are tailored to the user experience.
  • Cross-functional: The simplicity of micro apps makes it possible to deploy them on all types of devices and platforms without the need for separate coding, features or versions.
  • Independent: Micro apps are designed with a micro-service architecture and are typically supported by a single, independent database. 
  • Low cost: Because micro apps have lean functionality, they take less time to build, use fewer resources and require less money to be spent on improvement or upkeep.
  • HTML/HTML5 compliant: Micro apps can be embedded into existing applications or websites.


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