Cross platform development frameworks for start-ups

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Perustieteiden korkeakoulu | Master's thesis

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2016-10-27

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Cloud Computing and Services

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SCI3081

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Master's Programme in ICT Innovation

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en

Pages

49 + 2

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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

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cross platform development, Xamarin forms, react native, phonegap

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