In the past, app development was a high-risk, high-reward industry. It required a lot of capital investment, which meant that only the most prominent companies could afford the plunge. Today, however, thanks to the prevalence of mobile devices and the multitude of app stores available, it has become a lot less risky. In many cases, app development can even be profitable, so it’s now possible for even the smallest of companies to get in on the action.n