Learning by Doing: How to Develop a Cross-Platform Web App

As mobile devices become prevalent, there is always a need for apps. How hard is it to develop an app, especially a cross-platform app? The paper shares an experience in a project that involved the development of a student services web app that can be run on cross-platform mobile devices. The paper...

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Published inJournal of Information Technology Education. Innovations in Practice Vol. 14; pp. 145 - 169
Main Authors Huynh, Minh, Ghimire, Prashant
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Santa Rosa Informing Science Institute 2015
Subjects
Computer Oriented Programs
Computer Software
Computer Software Selection
Database Design
Handheld Devices
Information Systems
Information Technology
Open Source Technology
Programming
Programming Languages
Software
Student Personnel Services
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Summary:As mobile devices become prevalent, there is always a need for apps. How hard is it to develop an app, especially a cross-platform app? The paper shares an experience in a project that involved the development of a student services web app that can be run on cross-platform mobile devices. The paper first describes the background of the project, the clients, and the proposed solution. Then, it focuses on the step-by-step development processes and provides the illustration of written codes and techniques used. The goal is for readers to gain an understanding on how to develop a mobile-friendly web app. The paper concludes with teaching implications and offers thoughts for further development.
ISSN:2165-3151
2165-316X
DOI:10.28945/2252