PhoneGap is a framework for developing mobile applications that can be used on the main existing mobile platforms. Its philosophy is based on creating applications based on web technologies such as HTML5, JavaScript, and CSS3, which are standard and, therefore, can be executed on any platform.
PhoneGap includes a complete SDK that allows you to use advanced features of the devices such as the camera. The resulting applications are hybrid; that is, they are not really native applications to the device. However, they are not pure web applications either. They are packaged to be deployed on the device, working with the native system API. PhoneGap is compatible with mobile web development frameworks like jQuery Mobile, Sencha Touch, Dojo, jQTouch, SproutCore, GloveBox, XUI, iScroll.
PhoneGap offers several APIs to develop applications that have access to the hardware of the mobile device:
A first observation is essential: the development of websites (from the point of UX design or associated technologies) and mobile applications is radically different. In other words, what works wonderfully for the first cannot be duplicated for the second, contrary to what many customers imagine at first glance.
Due to ignorance or lack of advice, some customers ask their service provider to develop the first app in "native" language for iOS or Android and continue working with other operating systems existing on the market. It is clearly a waste of time and money. While this approach is justified for great technical complexity applications, it turns out to be unnecessary in the majority of cases.
Instead, the solution lies in a cross-platform approach. PhoneGap presents persuasive qualities from this point of view. It makes it possible to obtain the first prototype at a lower price than that of an application designed in the native language, thanks to a reduced development time.
The advantages of PhoneGap are numerous:
It is open-source, which allows future development of your app and the addition of new functionalities thereafter, even if you change IT provider.
Development is carried out in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript: knowledge of programming languages and APIs specific to the different platforms is no longer a prerequisite for the service provider's choice.
Finally, PhoneGap allows the pooling of design elements created specifically for the future app: icons, graphics, CSS, etc.
The framework, developed by Adobe, is suitable for low-complexity projects requiring little development time and a small budget envelope. On the other hand, it logically finds its limits for developing applications whose ambition is to use all the functionalities of mobiles or tablets or require a design and cutting-edge technology such as 3D games.
The aspects of mobile apps development are diverse. For the development, companies should turn to an experienced service provider such as Hyperlink InfoSystem. Hyperlink InfoSystem was established in 2011, and we have already successfully implemented numerous ideas and have extensive practical experience. Whether it is a native app for Android, iOS, or Windows, a cross-platform app, an asset management system, an individual CMS, or a special application to support internal processes. Hyperlink InfoSystem has so far been able to master every challenge to the satisfaction of its customers.
Our team can create robust, feature-rich, and interactive mobile applications by using developer-friendly tools. Apps developed by Hyperlink InfoSystem work on both native and web platforms.
Our dedicated development team follows the latest app development processes and we get maximum benefit from working with PhoneGap and other popular frameworks. We have been supporting small startups, medium-sized companies and large companies for several years. We have worked for different sectors such as: finance, real estate, retail, healthcare, etc.