The document discusses the history and myths surrounding HTML applications. It notes that in 1999, common programming languages did not include JavaScript. By 2004, the growth of the internet led many to think web apps could be developed once and run on any device, but challenges with delivering experiences across different devices and limited capabilities compared to native apps proved this was a myth. While tools and user readiness have improved, web apps still cannot match the full power of native apps.

1. Dima
Malenko

2. HTML
Applications:
Future
or
a
Myth?
Dima
Malenko

3. So,
you
want
to
tell
us
about
HTML
applications?

4. OpenOffice.org on iPad

6. 1999

8. “general
purpose”

9. “General
purpose”
in
1999
• C/C++
• Pascal
• Basic
• Java

10. “General
purpose”
in
1999
• C/C++
• Pascal
• Basic
• Java
–
JavaScript?
–
Definitely
NOT

11. With
Pentium
MMX
From
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12. Growth
of
Internet

13. 2004

15. Does
your
app
have
a
Web
interface?

18. Kumbaya
for
Web
Apps
• Tools
are
ready
• Devices
are
ready
• Users
are
ready

21. Myth
#1:
Write
Once
–
Run
Anywhere

22. Myth
#2:
Easy
to
Deliver

27. Myth
#3:
Powerful
as
Everything
Else

28. Myth
#3:
Powerful
as
Everything
Else

29. Any
questions?
Now:
and
later:
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