write once, deploy to multiple mobile platforms...• html5 – css / html / js • native –...

Write once, deploy to multiple mobile

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Mehul Harry, Web PM mehul@devexpress.com

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About me I love the web (HTML5, JavaScript, ASP.NET) Web Program Manager at devexpress.com

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•  Creating mobile apps •  Challenges •  Opportunities •  DevExtreme (PhoneJS) •  Summary

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Demos

Problem

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•  HTML5 – CSS / HTML / JS

•  Native – Objective C, Java, C#/XAML, C++

•  Hybrid – Native + HTML5

Creating mobile apps

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JavaScript?

Challenges

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SMEs Fear Apps

Mobile Website No Money No Resources Customer Value? Lack of understanding

Source: http://dxpr.es/1p71SWQ

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•  Costs •  Resources •  More time consuming •  Learn new things

Native Approach

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HTML5 + PhoneGap

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•  Performance •  H/W acceleration •  Memory problems •  Render breaks •  Missing events

HTML Browser Issues

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•  Is that a lie?

•  NO, HTML5 Rocks!

Write once, deploy to multiple…???

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HTML5 + PhoneGap

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Demo Let’s build a mobile app…

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•  Cross-Platform •  Single-Codebase •  Cheaper •  Easier •  Scale up to mobile web

Hybrid Advantages

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•  Multiple platforms •  Native UI and experience •  One Codebase (HTML/JS/CSS) •  Native features (PhoneGap) •  Restful Services

DevExtreme Mobile – PhoneJS

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Visual Studio Integration -- •  Multi-Device App Wizard •  App Layout Wizard •  Data Service Wizard •  iOS Build Package Wizard •  Chart Wizard

DevExtreme Mobile – PhoneJS

Opportunities

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•  37% of mobile developers use HTML5

HTML5 on the rise…

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Choose what makes you happy But HTML5 Rocks Mobile opportunities Check out - js.devexpress.com

Summary

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HTML 5-JS (Next-Gen Client Side Widgets) DevExpress.com/HTML5

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•  Cross Platform Mobile Development •  Developer Productivity •  Office-Inspired Apps across Platforms •  Modern UI Experiences across Platforms •  Enterprise Reporting and Data Analytics

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Thank You For more information visit us online (DevExpress.com)

Mehul Harry mehul@devexpress.com @mehulharry