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NightmapperThe nights on!
Introduction
● What is Nightmapper?● Who are we?● Why did we do it?
Website feedback
When’s the app coming out?
App conception and prototype
1. Transfer website functionality onto mobile device2. First target iOS - learn objective C?3. After research, we wanted it ASAP4. Prototype created in Adobe Air5. Issues with third party library
So...
Phonegap
Why phonegap?● Well supported● No new skills required● Easy collaboration● Reuse existing website code (quick)● Publishes to all devices
Phonegap concerns
● Slower than native applications● Reliant upon the device’s native web view
renderer
The app
Native web apps
● All contained within one page● No server side code
Native web apps
● XML Http Request (XHR)● HTML Templating
XHR
HTML Templating
Problems faced in development
● Integrating native features● Performance of application
Lessons Learnt
● Test on as many devices as possible● Replicate your intended user environment
Conclusion on Phonegap
● Great for converting web sites to native applications
● Not ideal for highly bespoke applications
NightmapperThe nights on!
