Where is hybrid model in MobileFirst 8

I am starting to learn MobileFirst development and have a question regarding Hybrid development model.

I was looking at version 7.1 which supports Hybrid development that allows you to create applications that work on all supported devices.

But then I found out that there is a latest version of MobileFirst Foundation available called 8.0 but strangely Hybrid model is not there. Has it been replaced by something else?

By the way shall I go with version 7.1 or 8?

There is no longer a concept of "hybrid application" in MobileFirst Platform Foundation 8.0 (in the way that you are accustomed to in 7.1 and prior versions). Instead, you would create a Cordova application using your preferred Cordova development tools, and add the MobileFirst SDK to it. See the tutorial at https://mobilefirstplatform.ibmcloud.com/tutorials/en/foundation/8.0/product-overview/release-notes/whats-new/ (in the "What's new in building apps" section) for additional details.