Sunday, March 30, 2014

Additional Post 7: Prep for Presentation

Just an update from Mentorship:

So after learning about XML and how it can be utilized for the API, my mentor Cathy Bates asked me to create a power point on it and present it out to all of SAITS. It's going to be a cool experience. I am almost done with the powerpoint so that I can focus on how to present the information in practical terms.

Powerpoint can be found here. (As of this post, it is incomplete).

Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Blog 18: Answer 3

Content:

Just like you did for answer 1 and 2 post your:


EQ: What is the best programming language to use when developing mobile applications?

Answer #3:  One of the best programming languages to consider for mobile applications include HTML5.

  1. Due to HTML5 being a web-based language, its portability and access on multiple platforms through browsers is an essential aspect for applications. (Accessible through Chrome on both iOS and Android)
  2. HTML5 is a fairly simple language to learn such as nesting, tags, and proper syntax. It makes for organization simple to show.
  3. HTML5 can be combined with other languages such as Javascript and CSS to make applications more dynamic and sophisticated in its presentation and functionality.

The research source (s) to support your details and answer

Jepson, Brian and Jonathan Stark. Building Android Apps with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Sebastopol: O'Reilly Media, Inc., 2012. Book.

"Overview" PhoneGap Documentation, PhoneGap., n.d. Web. 26 Mar. 2014.

Concluding Sentence

With HTML, Mobile Applications can be developed based on familiar and simple web-based systems, providing access for most platforms, simple or complex.

*Write your answer like you would write a thesis statement.  Please don't give us one or two words or start your sentence with "by".    Thanks!

Monday, March 3, 2014

Blog 17: Fourth Interview Questions

Content:

Post 20 open-ended questions for approval you want to ask an expert in the field of your senior project.  The focus of your questions should be on your many answers.   

  1. What is the best programming language to use when developing mobile applications?
  2. How would the differing mobile markets greatly influence the type of programming languages developers use?
  3. What new mobile language is slowly growing in the mobile market?
  4. What makes Objective-C more desirable to learn rather than other mobile languages?
  5. What other fundamentals are really important in programming other than object-oriented concepts?
  6. How would HTML and CSS be a different language for mobile development?
  7. What are the lesser used programming languages for mobile development in the industry?
  8. Why are some languages more common than others?
  9. How can Windows mobile application process keep up with Android and iOS development?
  10. What are the main differences between C# and Objective-C that make them run on different platforms?
  11. How would a language such as PHP or Ruby be used more often in development?
  12. What is the most important factor to consider for mobile development?
  13. How important is it for a set language to be chosen for mobile development?
  14. What goes into deciding what language to use when creating mobile applications?
  15. How does the development environment play a factor in a language set?
  16. What makes a programming language a good language to use for mobile use?
  17. How often are shared libraries used in multiple projects?
  18. Why is developing mobile application using web languages different in planning and use?
  19. What language do you believe is the most important language to learn in this industry?
  20. What is the most important platform to use for mobile application development?

If you have already interviewed someone two times, you aren't allowed to interview that same person without House teacher approval.

The interview itself is not due till Friday April 11 to turnitin.com.   However, we want to give you as much time as possible, so we are asking you to complete the blog now. Remember that in addition to turning in the interview, you also need to turn in the verification sheet to your House teacher.