JavaScript for Line of Business Applications

A JavaScript Toolkit for Rich Web Mapping Applications based on ExtJS 4. Includes links to examples, API-documentation and tests. GeoExt is Open Source and enables building desktop-like GIS applications through the web. It is a JavaScript framework that combines the GIS functionality of OpenLayers with the user interface of the ExtJS 4 library provided by Sencha. GeoExt can be used just like any other Ext 4 component, and applications making use of GeoExt 2 also profit from Ext JS enhancements like charting, a harmonized API with Sencha Touch and a sophisticated single-file build tool.

Helping you select a cross-platform mobile framework - Apps using jQuery Mobile, Sencha Touch, Titanium and more

Some of the frameworks deliver a native user interface, whereas others construct a native-like interface using HTML5 technologies. When selecting a framework it is important to test the end-user experience that the framework delivers and ensure you are happy with any compromises.

The code-sharing which can be realistically achieved with each framework varies considerably. To aid in this comparison there is a build script which produces code metrics for guidance. Although, as developers I am sure you are aware that lines-of-code metrics are flawed.

It is also worth investing quite a bit of time familiarising yourself with tools provided by each framework. The cost and quality of these varies considerably.

In this article we will learn to write mobile apps using native, hybrid and responsive development techniques for popular device platforms like iOS & Windows Phone for now and later Android & Black Berry.

The summary of the topics covered:

iOS Native App -> with Intro to Objective-C
Windows Phone Native App -> with Pricing, Device Overview and VS2012 Windows Phone Project
Mobile App Development - Possible Paths -> Native, Hybrid, HTML5
Hybrid Mobile App -> with PhoneGap, jQuery Mobile, KendoUI Mobile, Sencha Touch, HTML 5 Responsive Website