3 key challenges of HTML5

3 KEY CHALLENGES OF HTML5

A ‘bite size’ version of a great white paper, providing a strategic overview

and exploring the challenges of HTML5 for the enterprise.

/ EX TR AC TS FROM A WHITE PAPER

BY COLIN EBERHARDT

Is HTML5 Ready?• A look at the evidence and opportunities

The challenges associated with HTML5 Deployment• Taking the plunge

• It’s not shrink-wrapped

• JavaScript is not Java!

The Solutions?• People

• Expertise

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WHILST HTML5 IS THE MOST VIABLE

SOLUTION FOR WEB-BASED APPLICATIONS,

IT’S NOT AN EASY TECHNOLOGY TO USE

/ Colin Eberhardt, Author of HTML5 At Enterprise Scale

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Unfortunately people often confuse this question with “When will the HTML5 specification be complete?”, to which the answer is “never!”

Many struggle to answer the question is HTML5 ready for enterprise deployment?, and for that

you just need to look at the evidence.

Is HTML5 Ready?

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Enterprise Applications Trading PlatformsFacebook Office 365

Look at the Evidence

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Adopting HTML 5 presents some fantastic opportunities

Mobile WearablesDesktop Tablets

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It’s not shrink wrapped

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HTML 5 is still HTML

HTML5 has added various features in recent times.

However it still lacks inherent structures such as modules and packages that enterprise

applications require.

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Single vendor solutions

Unlike HTML5, vendors such as Adobe Flex supplies FlexBuilder IDE to make enterprise development easier.

HTML5 IDE’s vary in their target audience and functionality.

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Where HTML5 itself falls short, Open Source and Commercial frameworks are available with varying

functionality, documentation and quality.

3rd Party Libraries and Frameworks

Selecting the most suitable is extremely

important.

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Javascript is not Java

JavascriptJava

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Skilled developers can transition between object-oriented languages with ease.

Learning JavaScript is a challenge, even for experienced developers.

It’s a Challenge for Developers

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In contrast to typical enterprise development, JavaScript is dynamic.

It lacks a strongly-defined type system, code completion and refactoring tools, developers are used to.

Javascript is Dynamic

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It’s hard to find JavaScript developers who have experience developing enterprise-scale applications.

Because HTML5 is so broad, many have had some experience but few have built complex applications

Many have experience, few are masters

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The solutions

Research and improve your own knowledge

Invest in trainingTalk to experts

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Use a combination of expert advice and user feedback to determine if HTML5 is the right choice for you

Talk to experts

Colin Eberhardt Chris Price

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Invest in training

If you seek to transition your team from traditional languages to JavaScript,

invest in external training.

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TREAT THEM WELL ENOUGH SO THEY DON’T WANT TO.

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This presentation includes extracts from ‘HTML5 At Enterprise Scale’

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The full white paper is a great read for those seriously thinking about HTML5 in their enterprise.

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