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You may have discovered that the Runtime
Space is not only mind-bogglingly big and
bewildering, but also that most of the things
that happen in it are staggeringly intertwined
with the user experience.
While all questions of the runtime features,
the pros and cons, the cost, the required
developer skills and the market share are to
be resolved, one big question stands out:
‘website or client application?’ That is, should
you use a website or a client application to
deliver your services to the end user?
A growing number of entrants to the mobile
space see the option of building a mobilespecific
website as a cheaper and more
flexible alternative to developing a client
application. However, as always, there is
a trade-off between quality, functionality
and cost, and there are advantages and
disadvantages, depending on the details of
your service.
Here are some fundamental arguments that
are worth bearing in mind before you stick
your thumb out into the Runtime Space and
hitch a lift.