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When you have to implement system which needs:
Backend, Frontend (Angular for instance), Android, IOS
You are considering implementing a mobile version of frontend and use webview instead of native Android or IOS app?
Of course, it depends on the project, but let assume:
We don't have to use Android / IOS features like notifications, sensors (Bluetooth, nfc, ...)
Our project is a page for instance "StackOverflow", where the user may authorize herself
Nowadays, we are also implementing the mobile version of the frontend as a good habit
Usually, native apps would always be better, but maybe it's faster and enough to use webview instead of implementing two native apps?
There is no correct answer to this. One could use a PWA, a hybrid app (many ways of doing that). As always, it depends. I don't even know if native apps are always better. They are more expensive in many cases, but if that is 'better'? Wouldn't a web app work too? It almost certainly is faster and cheaper to develop one (web-)app for multiple platforms, but what way to go is the best in your case is entirely up to you to decide.
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I am looking for pros and cons of creating a BLE mobile application with ReactNative or Native Platforms(both iOS and Android).
Which approach I should follow? Can anyone share their experience with ReactNative?
I have worked with both native platforms, and it has given me good results, but for my new project I am considering ReactNative, as it has single code base and it comparatively takes less efforts than working on iOS and Android separately.
Are these advantages available for BLE apps as well? Or it may have issues with performance and maintenance as well?
Making an app using BLE with RN (react-native) is not difficult, and I didn't feel it was much slower than native app. (but it really depends on how big is your app).
Then yes, I would say that RN is faster for making your BLE app.
However you have to be aware : if you are using several native function, RN might be a bit tricky and could become a nightmare for debug.
PS : I made an app with this BLE lib
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I'm relatively new in mobile development, but I'm really familiar with HTML5. I have a project, wich will be used in pubs, where the customer orders the bar through his cell phone. Some informations:
The bar will have a local server to receive the requests (it will work in local network)
The clients application will have live a chat, so the customers can meet new people in the same bar :). However, the chat server will be online (the customer will need internet to access this functionality)
The application will likely use push notifications and maybe perform some simple background processing.
The application should be Cross Platform.
So what would be the ideal technology to use? Cordova? PhoneGap? Intel XDK? Xamarin? Embarcadero? Should I also use WebSockets?
Thanks!
So phonegap/XDK is really the same a cordova and they're all fantastic. Phonegap and XDK are just... implementations of Cordova. Phone gap can do everything you want it to. I've used phonegap to link multiple phones to a server(and each other) for a grocery deals app.
I would hold off on websockets(though they technically can do what you want). They're not the most maintainable or easiest to set up.
I've explored Xamarin a year ago and it looked like it would work for my(and your) applications. However, it seemed to be completely tied to the .NET framework. So if you don't mind being led by the nose for all you're profits...
I have no direct experience with Embarcadero, but I've now signed up for a trial due to this post.
Sources: 2013-2016 Mobile developer---successful and lucrative project completion
I don't have much idea about all the technologies you asked but I have worked with cordova and accomplished all the requirements for your app. It can be a good option. I'm not very familiar with other tech
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I want to develop application for Android and iOS.
It will be simple application with some data of users and some achievement animations.
It will comunicate with our servers, where will be used REST as backend.
I need the application to be secured. There will be stored very sensitive data.
I think application won't need much performance.
I'm going to be project leader, so I have to find programmer. So if I use framework, then the programming language will have to be in good performance/price ratio.
It's difficult to answer your question due to lack of information, but I have gained some experience regarding this topic from the past year.
The choice of your frameworks depends on time/cost, resources and know-how. I suppose your question is about whether to use a webframe including webprogramming, or native iOS and Android implementation.
The big advantages of using a Webframe are:
Can easily be included on both platforms Only has to be implemented
once (with a view platform specific adaptions e.g. access to camera
etc.)
No additional know-how is required (just JavaScript and HTML)
The implementation is easy and development fast Subsequently the development time is reduced
The disadvantages are:
Webframes are slow
If there are animations like transitions it could be laggy
User triggered events could also be delayed. (just a few milliseconds, but it could be very annoying.
This could conclude in a total useless app, because the userexperience is very bad.
If you want a throughout solid app which offers a flawless userexperience I highly recommend a native implementation. But you have to consider, this affords experienced Android and iOS programmer, and is associated with more development time and subsequenlty more costs.
I recommend to implement a simple prototype which includes the animations and the main features. If the userexperience is good then go for it.
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Background info:
I'm a Rails developer, and I've been learning Ember.js over the summer. I have no experience developing mobile apps.
Problem:
Client is considering a native mobile app
My proposed solution
I'm looking at the possibility of doing an HTML5/CS/JS app using Ember.js, perhaps with some connection to a RAils API for data update; the app would be converted to native Android/iOS mobile apps using a tool such as PhoneGap, and hopefully some sort of UI framework such as Sencha touch, or Ionic, etc that allows for a good UX.
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I'm looking for suggestions for a workable stack, a good UI framework that will work well with Ember.js, or an alternatives – perhaps I would be better off with Angular and ionic, etc.
I realize this is a somewhat vague question – I haven't been able to find for Ember.js any established solutions that hint at a viable direction such as angular/ionic. but I thought someone may know of some, or have put together a workable solution that could work.
I think the best solution is using Cordova with the project https://github.com/poetic/ember-cli-cordova
If you would rather use phonegap, see http://givan.se/p/00000001 which writes up how to use an ember-cli project inside a phonegap project.
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I am in the first stages of developing a multi-platform mobile application
on (Android,IOS,BlackBerry 10).
It is a book selling application
i do not know if i should use phonegap or build the application for the three platforms independently
what do you guys recommend i should use??
and what are the pros and cons for each approach??
If you care about performance I wouldnt recommend building the application in PhoneGap or Titanium or anything similar.
From personal experience:
PhoneGap is very easy to use/learn and can build good looking UIs very fast. The problem is that is really slow compared to other solutions. You basically build with HTML.
Titanium would result in a faster - more responsive application BUT it would require more coding and tuning. Here you basically build with java script. Also, despite the fact that is universal there might be cases where you would have to build separate code for android and for iOS for example to do the same job.
For best user experience I would recommend (and I think many will agree) going native for each platform and trying to keep a consistent UI.
Also since this is not the first question about the mentioned frameworks please have a look here and on many other questions that compare these frameworks.