Comparing different mobile cross-platform SDKs, and which one is good for which solution.
Why & Which Mobilecross-platform?
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Type of Cross-Platform SDKsHybridCross RuntimeCross compiling
PhoneGapHybrid AppsHTML, CSS & JavaScriptOpen source & Free
Architecture
PhoneGapPros- More Platforms- Easy to start- Ability to extendCons- No GUI tools- No Native UI
PhoneGap Usage1. Heavily web dependent apps2. Converting exist websites to apps3. Content based apps
Appcelerator TitaniumCross Compiling & HybridJavaScript OnlyOpen source & Free
TitaniumPros- Native UI- Easy to setup & start- Excellent resources- Big community- Ability to extend- Good toolsCons- AndroidPerformance- Adapt everywhere
Titanium Usage1. Content based apps2. Utility apps3. Business apps
Adobe AirHybridActionScript 3
Adobe AirPros- Easy to setup & start- Use AS3Cons- No Native UI- Preformance
Adobe Air Usage1. Games2. Multimedia & Animated apps
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