[OT] 13 essential programming tools for the mobile Web | Mobile Technology - InfoWorld

David C. davidocoker at gmail.com
Mon Jun 13 21:24:01 EDT 2011


On Mon, Jun 13, 2011 at 7:30 PM, Roger Eller
<roger.e.eller at sealedair.com> wrote:
> On Mon, Jun 13, 2011 at 6:28 PM, Paul Foraker wrote:
>
>>
>> http://www.infoworld.com/d/mobile-technology/13-essential-programming-tools-the-mobile-web-246
>>
>> *When it comes to programming for mobile devices, choice quickly becomes
>> dilemma. Do you target the lucrative iPhone market at the expense of
>> Android's rising tide? Do you go native or write code to the mobile Web?
>> And
>> while a single stack of code that performs optimally on an increasingly
>> wide
>> array of platforms, form factors, and devices would be the dream, the
>> reality is a fragmented trial in which rudimentary tasks can often be a
>> challenge.
>>
>> *I'm thinking maybe the author missed something.
>>
>> -- Paul
>>
>
> Realizing that you are quoting from the article you cited, I'd say yes.
>  There's no mention of our favorite tool, LiveCode.  Admittedly, BvG has
> made some good points about the current annoyances in LiveCode, but to me it
> is still better that the alternative.  I am very comfortable with LC and the
> english-like syntax, and as long as RunRev handles the platform differences
> in the engine, our code can be straight-forward and the same for all
> supported platforms.
>
> I know everyone (or a large group of you) love iPads, iPhones, iClouds, and
> big fast cats.  But when it comes to reaching a larger audience, we must
> realize that most people in our world are in lower income families just
> can't afford the absolute top of the line gear.  They may very well still be
> willing to let go of a dollar or two for a killer-app that works on THEIR
> device though.  I believe code should be optimized for the low-end, so apps
> are at least decent for more customers. If we are going to serve a mobile
> market, don't discriminate.  Your product will be more impressive and
> appealing to everyone instead of only the rich kids.
>
> ˜Roger
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Well said, Roger... good for you, sir!

Best regards,
David C.




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