Cross platform development frameworks for start-ups

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Perustieteiden korkeakoulu | Master's thesis
Date
2016-10-27
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Cloud Computing and Services
Mcode
SCI3081
Degree programme
Master's Programme in ICT Innovation
Language
en
Pages
49 + 2
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Abstract
There are solutions to target the vast majority of mobile platforms in one single project. The different strategies to develop an app for multiple platforms are compared based on a case study: Lecter. Lecter is going to be an e-learning platform that is accessible from mobile devices. At least iOS and Android are targeted, in order to target the vast majority of mobile platforms. Xamarin Forms, React Native and PhoneGap are three free frameworks to create an app for Android and iOS in a single project. Based on implemented prototypes of Lecter with use of the three mentioned frameworks, Xamarin is the closest to native development and PhoneGap is the closest to web development. When adopting cross-platform development, the decision between the frameworks affects the app development, the product performance and the business. Xamarin Forms is recommended to use for Lecter based on the skill set of the development team and the unlimited possibilities of Xamarin Forms.
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Vuorimaa, Petri
Thesis advisor
Vuorimaa, Petri
Keywords
cross platform development, Xamarin forms, react native, phonegap
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