Creating HTML5 Applications with jQuery Mobile, Ruby and Database.com

Creating HTML5 Applications with
jQuery Mobile, Ruby and
Database.com
Developer Track
Senior Technical Consultant, Appirio & Platform Architect, CloudSpokes
@jeffdonthemic

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Jeff Douglas
Senior Technical Consultant, Appirio
Platform Architect, CloudSpokes
Co-Author, “Salesforce Handbook”
& “Beginning Java Google App Engine”

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What to walk away with
 Strategies for building mobile applications with the Force.com platform.
 Mechanics on how to build a jQuery mobile application with
Database.com and Ruby on Rails.
 Sample code for your mobile project.
 Best practices with Force.com mobile application with Ruby on Rails and
Database.com.
 A deep love and appreciation for the Force.com platform.

Agenda
 Mobile development strategies
 Salesforce Mobile SDK
 The “Mobile Chow Finder” application
 Technology stack overview
• Database.com
• Ruby on Rails
• jQuery Mobile
• Databasedotcom gem
 Demo (aka “Show me the code!”)

Creating HTML5 Applications with jQuery Mobile, Ruby and Database.com

Native applications
 Pros
• Feature rich, look & feel and performance
• Objective-C & Java
• Easy to find applications
• Easy to monetize applications
 Cons
• Limited to single platform
• Objective-C & Java
• Distribution via Apple App Store and Google Play

HTML5 applications
 Pros
• A "write one, run many" solution that is cross platform and cross device
• Low barrier to entry - HTML5, CSS3 & JavaScript skills
 Cons
• Not up to par with the native app experience
 “Frameworks”
• jQuery Mobile
• Sencha Touch
• jQTouch

Hybrid applications
 Pros
• Application framework that enables you to build natively installed applications
using HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
• Supports accelerometer, camera, compass, contacts, geolocation, sotification,
storage and more.
• PhoneGap Build – no SDKs to install! Spits out binaries for 7 mobile platforms
• Discover and monetize via App Store and Play
 Cons
• PhoneGap: Doesn‟t look native
• Titanium: Platform specific API via JavaScript for Android & iOS. No HTML or
CSS support.

Salesforce.com Mobile SDK
 Suite of open-source technologies for iOS, Android, HTML5 and hybrid
applications
 Sample applications, quick start and webinars
 Mobile components for Visualforce
 Easy to build jQuery Mobile Visualforce applications

Building the “Mobile Chow Finder”
 HTML5 application for service members to find the local “Chow Hall”
 Database.com
 jQuery Mobile
 Ruby on Rails
 Geolocation
 Store favorites using LocalStorage

jQuery Mobile - View
 Super easy! Uses web standard HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript to easily
develop user interfaces for mobile web apps
 Framework built on top of jQuery – EVERYONE loves jQuery!
 Provides custom events to detect mobile and touch specific actions like
tap, tap-and-hold, swipe, and orientation change (i.e. rotating the device).
 We are just building web pages!!

Database.com - Model
 A secure, cloud database for building social and mobile enterprise apps.
 Slimmed down version of Force.com database (essentially the Setup
section)
• Only custom objects (no CRUD UI)
• Apex classes, triggers & workflow
• Identity & user management plus role and profile security
• Oauth2 & REST baked in
 Utilize your favorite Force.com tools
 Pricing based upon user licenses, records and transactions

Ruby on Rails - Controller
 Great for quickly building social and mobile applications
 Leverage thousands of open source packages and frameworks to build
amazing applications.
 Databasedotcom Ruby gem
• Open source ruby client for accessing REST and Chatter APIs
• Supports OAuth2
• ActiveRecord syntax
• Should be called „Forcedotcom‟ gem
 Host the application on Heroku – WINNING!

Recap – What did we just see?
 Strengths and weaknesses of mobile application development strategies.
When to use one versus the other.
 The Salesforce.com Mobile SDK embraces all three development
approaches.
 Advantages of using Database.com as a data store.
 How to quickly and easily develop HTML5 mobile applications using open
source technologies.
 Best practices for developing mobile applications.

Additional Resources
 Mobile Framework Comparison
 HTML5 vs Native: The Mobile App Debate
 Force.com Mobile SDK
 Getting Started with jQuery Mobile
 Sample Application Code (github)
 Databasedotcom Gem (github)

Jeff Douglas
Senior Technical Consultant, Appirio
Platform Architect, CloudSpokes
@jeffdonthemic

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