Abstract
Cross-platform mobile application development frameworks
are an attractive alternative to native application
development, with potential for improved asset reuse and
reduced development costs. Few reports exist, however, on
determining their suitability for a given type of
application or identifying their potential pitfalls. To
address this, we report our experiences from implementing
a hybrid web application demonstrator on Android, iOS,
Windows Phone 8, and desktop platforms for cloud-based
content sharing and co-creation. The hybrid web
application approach was found adequate for implementing
the demonstrator. Notable challenges discovered during
the process were platform dependent variation in HTML5
feature support, differences in the way browsers interact
with platform services, and lack of platform specific
debugging tools. Based on the results, emphasis on
debugging tool support is suggested, as well as early and
frequent testing on all target platforms.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | ICSEA 2013: The Eighth International Conference on Software Engineering Advances |
Publisher | International Academy, Research, and Industry Association IARIA |
Pages | 146-151 |
ISBN (Print) | 978-1-61208-304-9 |
Publication status | Published - 2013 |
MoE publication type | A4 Article in a conference publication |
Event | 8th International Conference on Software Engineering Advances, ICSEA 2013 - Venice, Italy Duration: 27 Oct 2013 → 31 Oct 2013 |
Conference
Conference | 8th International Conference on Software Engineering Advances, ICSEA 2013 |
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Abbreviated title | ICSEA 2013 |
Country/Territory | Italy |
City | Venice |
Period | 27/10/13 → 31/10/13 |
Keywords
- cross platform
- multi platform
- phonegap
- jquery
- cordova
- cloud-based
- content sharing
- liquid experience