Tim Kadlec • 6/2/2010

The Great Mobile Debate

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This article discusses the ongoing debate in mobile development between open and closed distribution systems, focusing on the Apple App Store's restrictions. It argues that developers should prioritize building HTML5-based web apps over native iOS or Android apps. The author contends that using HTML5, CSS3, and WebKit features allows for cross-platform compatibility, performance near-native levels, and future-proofing as the mobile web evolves, making single-platform development a limiting strategy.

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