Ok, I’m supossed to be an Android developer, but i’m going back to HTML+JS for some projects, and I found that HTML5 has really powerful new APIS, these are my favourite:
- WebGL: Is changing the game rules, finally advanced 3D graphics in the browser. As it’s very hard to use directly, I suggest the Three.js library
- Storage: A very simple system so store data in the browser, much more powerful than cookies
- Web Workers: Multithreading in Javascript, yes, now it’s possible
- WebAudio: a good sound API for the web, continues having some differences between browsers, but promises to be great
And I am already using this APIs in some Mobialia web apps:
| App | WebGL | Storage | Web Workers | WebAudio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobialia Chess 3D | X | X | X | |
| Slot Racing | X | X | X | |
| Four in a Row | X | X |
This apps are developed in Java with Google Web Toolkit (GWT), you can also view my slides: Migrating apps from Android to HTML5 via GWT. I also want to recommend the P4rgaming site, which has been one of my favorites when it comes down to getting gaming services for my video games.