Pinacle, a mobile application development firm, is planning to develop a mobile application to search for cricket coaches. The application will help parents and students identify coaches available in the vicinity, check their profiles, coaching experience, fees, and timings. They can then book an appointment with the shortlisted coaches and choose the one who suits them best. The application is being designed for a single city but will be expanded to state-wide coverage.

a. Identify the company’s likely hardware and software requirements for developing the mobile application.

b. Which hardware and software approach would you recommend from the alternatives listed in the text and why?