On Mon, Jun 13, 2011 at 7:30 PM, Roger Eller <roger.e.el...@sealedair.com> wrote: > On Mon, Jun 13, 2011 at 6:28 PM, Paul Foraker wrote: > >> >> http://www.infoworld.com/d/mobile-technology/13-essential-programming-tools-the-mobile-web-246 >> >> *When it comes to programming for mobile devices, choice quickly becomes >> dilemma. Do you target the lucrative iPhone market at the expense of >> Android's rising tide? Do you go native or write code to the mobile Web? >> And >> while a single stack of code that performs optimally on an increasingly >> wide >> array of platforms, form factors, and devices would be the dream, the >> reality is a fragmented trial in which rudimentary tasks can often be a >> challenge. >> >> *I'm thinking maybe the author missed something. >> >> -- Paul >> > > Realizing that you are quoting from the article you cited, I'd say yes. > There's no mention of our favorite tool, LiveCode. Admittedly, BvG has > made some good points about the current annoyances in LiveCode, but to me it > is still better that the alternative. I am very comfortable with LC and the > english-like syntax, and as long as RunRev handles the platform differences > in the engine, our code can be straight-forward and the same for all > supported platforms. > > I know everyone (or a large group of you) love iPads, iPhones, iClouds, and > big fast cats. But when it comes to reaching a larger audience, we must > realize that most people in our world are in lower income families just > can't afford the absolute top of the line gear. They may very well still be > willing to let go of a dollar or two for a killer-app that works on THEIR > device though. I believe code should be optimized for the low-end, so apps > are at least decent for more customers. If we are going to serve a mobile > market, don't discriminate. Your product will be more impressive and > appealing to everyone instead of only the rich kids. > > ˜Roger > _______________________________________________ > use-livecode mailing list > use-livecode@lists.runrev.com > Please visit this url to subscribe, unsubscribe and manage your subscription > preferences: > http://lists.runrev.com/mailman/listinfo/use-livecode >
Well said, Roger... good for you, sir! Best regards, David C. _______________________________________________ use-livecode mailing list use-livecode@lists.runrev.com Please visit this url to subscribe, unsubscribe and manage your subscription preferences: http://lists.runrev.com/mailman/listinfo/use-livecode
