HTML 5 apps vs Native apps

[Edge]

So long before HTML 5 browser apps replace native apps on smartphones/tablets - assuming they do? Have a look at the FT app.

 

[leroy30]

I don't think html5 apps will replace native apps. On the contrary I think the opposite. Perhaps html5 technology but running locally.

How do we run a business-critical app when the connection is down? If it's local you can do your work and let it sync when the signal comes back.

I suppose you could do everything client-side and run it from the cache but then all your code is exposed. Someone can pretty easily steal it.

I think a hybrid is the best design. Use native apps for specific functionality and use web apps for the full kit of functions where the users are likely to have a reliable connection and using a PC with a large screen.

 

[Edge]

How do we run a business-critical app when the connection is down?.

My prediction would be that in the same way we have become dependent on electricity for everything to work then the same will happen with connectivity.

 

[Frank]

How do we run a business-critical app when the connection is down?

By using the client-cached version, made possible through Application Cache...