Wednesday June 16, 2010 01:00 PM
Main Points
- mobile apps are where it’s “at,” even compared to desktop app development
- it’s best to optimize your apps for specific platforms, you risk mediocrity by making a generic app
- little, detailed changes can have a huge impact; button: “dismiss” > “hide”
Raw Dump:
Apps are the thing everyone is talking about
Alps are being coming mofe robust
Complexityand small screens dontmix
Multiple-touch and multiple-key control a aren’t easily discoverable
Conceptual and contextual info is still important, info about the app and how it works with ones daily work is still infoForms of deliveey
Curated apps
Server-based content
HybridAsk for handouts
Interface builder is part of the sdk for the iPhone
It’s best to optimize apps for the plaform
Little interface changes makes a huge difference