Why & which mobile cross platform?

Comparing different mobile cross-platform SDKs, and which one is good for which solution.

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1. Why & Which Mobile
   cross-platform?
   

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2. Hazem Khaled
   @hazemkhaled
   Web / Mobile Developer, 10 years
   experience, certified Appcelerator instructor.
   

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4. Source : TRA Q2 Report Provides Unique Data on Current UAE Mobile Industry
   

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5. How can cross-platform
   help me?
   

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6. Once!
   Learn
   Develop
   maintain
   Run Everywhere
   

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7. Hey Entrepreneurs!
   pay once ;)
   Cross-platform
   

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8. Hey Developers!
   code less & deliver more
   Cross-platform
   

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9. And more ...
   

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10. Type of Cross-Platform SDKs
    Hybrid
    Cross Runtime
    Cross compiling
    

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11. PhoneGap
    Hybrid Apps
    HTML, CSS & JavaScript
    Open source & Free
    

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12. Architecture
    

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13. PhoneGap
    Pros
    - More Platforms
    - Easy to start
    - Ability to extend
    Cons
    - No GUI tools
    - No Native UI
    

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14. PhoneGap Usage
    1. Heavily web dependent apps
    2. Converting exist websites to apps
    3. Content based apps
    

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15. Appcelerator Titanium
    Cross Compiling & Hybrid
    JavaScript Only
    Open source & Free
    

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17. Titanium
    Pros
    - Native UI
    - Easy to setup & start
    - Excellent resources
    - Big community
    - Ability to extend
    - Good tools
    Cons
    - Android
    Performance
    - Adapt everywhere
    

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18. Titanium Usage
    1. Content based apps
    2. Utility apps
    3. Business apps
    

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19. Adobe Air
    Hybrid
    ActionScript 3
    

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20. Architecture
    

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21. Adobe Air
    Pros
    - Easy to setup & start
    - Use AS3
    Cons
    - No Native UI
    - Preformance
    

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22. Adobe Air Usage
    1. Games
    2. Multimedia & Animated apps
    

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23. Appcelerator Titanium community
    Meetups & events
    Let’s comunicate
    

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24. Hazem Khaled
    @hazemkhaled
    Titanium certified instructor
    Q A
    

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