Tag Archives: android
Webpages As Apps
Websites have come a long way from the Hamster Dance. In their short lifespan, web browsers have become one of the most robust digital platforms, and for good reason – they’re on everything. Whether it be Linux, Mac, Windows, Android, iOS, Windows Phone, Ubuntu Phone, one thing you’ll find on almost every platform is a web browser. But what does all this have to do with apps?
Mobile Fragmentation
A term you may hear bandied around when people talk about what OS to choose is “mobile fragmentation.” The term itself is rather vague, but it’s still a serious concern nonetheless. Essentially, mobile fragmentation is the paradigm that mobile OSs have been slipping into in which a userbase has different versions of the operating system, meaning one cannot safely take advantage of newer opportunities if coding for clients on older systems is a consideration. In short, it’s one of the most annoying problems you’ll face as a developer.
