There are several distinct types of applications you may choose to develop, each with it's advantages and disadvantages.
Here is a list in order of specialization:
In the subsequent chapters we will go over every approach and outline it's advantages and disadvantages.
For the impatient readers we provide a quick recommendation:
Tip:
Do minimum mobile optimization to your existing website (#2) to remove excess materials and write fully native apps starting with Android phone at first, then iPhone. Follow up with formatting for tablets.
Explanation:
Modern smart phones have really good browsers that allow reader to pinch, pan and double-tap to read the content very comfortably. Optimization for mobile should be limited to putting content in clear columns that will look nicely when zoomed-in. Don't forget to remove excess of advertisements and non-standard content like Flash, which will get its own chapter soon.
Developing native application as a next step is the best way to provide your users the best experience possible.
Download and post review at Barnes & Noble: http://bit.ly/op71Qj
Here is a list in order of specialization:
- large-screen fully-featured website
- mobile-optimized website
- mobile-only website or mWeb
- mWeb wrapped in native app
- write once, deploy everywhere solutions
- fully native application
In the subsequent chapters we will go over every approach and outline it's advantages and disadvantages.
For the impatient readers we provide a quick recommendation:
Tip:
Do minimum mobile optimization to your existing website (#2) to remove excess materials and write fully native apps starting with Android phone at first, then iPhone. Follow up with formatting for tablets.
Explanation:
Modern smart phones have really good browsers that allow reader to pinch, pan and double-tap to read the content very comfortably. Optimization for mobile should be limited to putting content in clear columns that will look nicely when zoomed-in. Don't forget to remove excess of advertisements and non-standard content like Flash, which will get its own chapter soon.
Developing native application as a next step is the best way to provide your users the best experience possible.
Download and post review at Barnes & Noble: http://bit.ly/op71Qj
