The future of Progressive Web Apps
Wednesday, March 21, 2018 by Richard Harris
Back in 2012, Max Lynch, CEO and co-founder of Ionic, developed his company’s open source framework for cross-platform apps with the foresight that the web would be the future of how apps were built. Six years later, Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) are gaining traction as brands like Starbucks, Twitter and Pinterest have reported significant uptick in engagement upon replac...
What app development technologies we missed in 2016 and what's coming next
Saturday, January 14, 2017 by TJ VanToll
It’s that time again to look at the year ahead and consider what trends and technologies will reign supreme in the application development world. As mobile apps become the main driver of accelerating digital transformation in businesses, more developers and vendors are focusing on the latest technology needed to excel. But with developer tools and languages evolving as ...
Energy Storage Innovations Conference in search for the holy grail of batteries
Friday, October 7, 2016 by Richard Harris
The future of the energy, mobility, electronics, and communications industry will be strongly shaped by the development of one key enabling technology, that is, energy storage. At the historical tipping point of structural change in these sectors there has never been a better time for a dedicated forum on energy storage as key enabling technology. The IDTechEx Show...
Connect.js Conference Will Dive Deep Into Web Technologies in October
Wednesday, September 2, 2015 by Stuart Parkerson
Web developers will again flock to Atlanta for the Connect.js Conference as they dive deep into AngularJS, React.JS, Testing JavaScript, Advanced JavaScript, Enterprise JavaScript, Cross-platform Mobile Development with Phonegap & Ionic, Server-side JavaScript, Design/UI/UX, Rails, and PHP.This low cost conference will be held Friday October 16 and Saturday October ...
MyScript Introduces Modular Handwriting Recognition Components for Web Developers
Wednesday, June 10, 2015 by Richard Harris
MyScript has introduced MyScript Web Components, offering modular pieces of code that allow developers to rapidly implement handwriting recognition in their applications. MyScript Web Components also feature a math component, providing a turnkey solution for developers who need to add math recognition to their applications.Web Components utilize Polymer project componen...
Google Releases Version 1.0 of Polymer Library for Building Web Applications
Monday, June 1, 2015 by Richard Harris
Google has released the 1.0 version of the Polymer library, offering what the company says is a new way of thinking about building web applications offering a sugaring layer on top of Web Components, making it easy for developers to create interoperable custom elements. These elements can then be put together to create app-like immersive experiences on the web.The platf...
Lots of App Development Goodies Announced at Google I-O 2015 Including Android M Developer Preview
Friday, May 29, 2015 by Stuart Parkerson
A number of new initiatives were announced at the keynote of the 8th annual Google I/O conference as more than 5,600 developers looked on at Moscone Center. The event also was viewed by over 530 I/O Extended communities around the world and millions via the I/O Live stream. During the keynote, Google made a number of announcements that covered the evolution of the ...
A Review of Database Technologies and Frameworks for Mobile Developers
Wednesday, March 18, 2015 by Marcin Warpechowski
Mobile app developers are continuously feeling the pressure to bring apps to market and update them faster and faster. This demand will only continue in 2015 and beyond. Many mobile app developers need a hard-working database behind the scenes for processing real-time data like transactions, inventory or users. This article offers insight on how mobile developers can im...
What Developers Need To Know About Android 5.0 Lollipop
Monday, October 27, 2014 by Richard Harris
Google is touting Android 5.0 Lollipop as its largest and most ambitious release for Android and now that the public has been notified of its upcoming availability, we thought we’d provide an overview of the latest L iteration.Google’s main goal with the new mobile SDK is to provide a more seamless experience across phones, tablets, wearables, TVs, cars and anything els...
