Ending the Web Versus Native Debate - Titanium Mobile Solution

Explore the ongoing debate between web and native mobile development in this conference talk from Mobilism 2012. Dive into the advantages and drawbacks of both approaches, understanding why native development can lead to platform lock-in and duplicated efforts, while web development may sacrifice performance and user-beneficial features. Discover how Titanium Mobile aims to resolve this debate by offering an open-source, extensible platform that enables developers to create both native and rich web apps using a unified JavaScript API. Examine a real multi-platform Titanium codebase and learn strategies for targeting multiple platforms effectively without falling into the "write once, suck everywhere" trap. Gain insights into cross-platform development solutions that address the core issues of the web versus native debate, potentially revolutionizing mobile app creation.

Kevin Whinnery | Ending the Web Versus Native Debate | Mobilism 2012