Bridging the Gap Between Mobile Platforms

Explore the challenges and solutions for cross-platform mobile development in this JSConf.Asia 2013 conference talk by Anand Agrawal. Gain insights into the pros and cons of various mobile cross-platform frameworks, with a focus on the 'Calatrava' framework. Learn about bridging the gap between native and cross-platform development, understanding typical app components, and identifying reusable elements. Discover when to use native features and how to leverage hybrid approaches effectively. Examine the strengths of different platforms, determine when cross-platform solutions are appropriate, and get a glimpse of the mobile development roadmap. Ideal for developers seeking to expand their mobile app development skills across multiple platforms.

Intro
About me
What's in it for you?
Where to start?
Devices
Challenges
Trade offs
How about off the shelf cross platform?
What are typical app components?
What are the reusable components?
Overview of calatrava
Basic structure of a calatrava project
Handpicking native where required
Sample flow
Plugins
How is it different from cross platform?
Strengths
Platforms supported
When not to use calatrava
Roadmap...
Frameworks implementing Hybrid approach
References
Questions??