Apps: Web vs Native, two technologies, one problem

With the exponential growth of mobile devices companies need to be prepared to release mobile versions of their applications. What are the technologies available, what are their key benefits and caveats?

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1. Web vs Native two technologies, one problem by eGain APPS written by: Mariz Melo
2. The Problem • Mobile marketshare exponential growth • Competition providing mobile solutions by eGain 10% 7% 40% 43% IOS Android Blackberry Others source: http://gs.statcounter.com
3. The Solutions • Web Apps • Native Apps • Hybrid Apps by eGain
4. Round 1: Web Apps by eGain • Fast to get started with • Well known technology (HTML) • Highly customizable • Adaptable • Cost PROS
5. Round 1: Web Apps by eGain • Slower than native apps* • Limited hardware access • Low availability** • No central of distribution CONS * advances have been made with asm.js (Mozilla) ** offline techniques can be used, but they are not trivial.
6. Round 2: Native Apps by eGain PROS • Performance • Full hardware access • Security • High availability* * most apps today require users to be online
7. Round 2: Native Apps by eGain CONS • Slower to get started with • Specific technologies • Harder to change • Cost
8. Round 3: Hybrid Apps by eGain • All the benefits of Web Apps • Faster than Web Apps • Access to hardware • Multi-platform • High availability • Acceptable on App Stores PROS
9. Round 3: Hybrid Apps by eGain • Slower than native • Application layer dependency* CONS * PhoneGap
10. Conclusions • Web or Native will depend of your type of app • Hybrid apps are growing in popularity and acceptance by eGain 40% 20% 40% Native Web Hybrid source: Gartner - Consumer App Landscape 2015
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