Whenever we talk about server-side apps and RAP mobile, one topic always comes up: how to access native functionality like Geolocation or the Camera. With this post I want to show you how we access this functionality on the server-side. At writing, we've implemented Geolocation Support, and more additions are planned for the near future. I have to point out one thing first. When you take...
Read MoreOnce again we are releasing a new version of RAP mobile. This latest release 0.5.7 brings with it a very cool new feature that we call the "Client Canvas". This extension of the classic SWT Canvas allows you to draw freehand on your screen with your stylus or even your finger. Additional Features and API Client Canvas The client canvas provides you with basic freehand drawing options, allowing...
Read MoreIn my last post I gave you an overview of server-side apps and how they relate to Tabris (previously RAP Mobile). In this post I want to dive into some technical details. I'll assume that you are a Java programmer and that you are familiar with servlets and tomcat. Not necessary but really helpful is some knowledge of OSGi. So, let's get started. To create Tabris Applications...
Read MoreYou may have read the title of this post and are asking yourself, "what the heck is a server-side app?". Let me try to explain. When an app works with sensitive data there is always a security risk in storing the data on the device. If the device is lost or stolen the sensitive data is lost or worse, no longer confidential. A server-side app...
Read MoreRAP mobile is progressing. In this post we'd like to give you a quick update on the latest features in the RAP mobile clients for iOS and Android. Android Graphical Context For drawing arbitrary graphical elements in a widget, RAP mobile now supports the Canvas and GC (graphical context) API. This enables a variety of options for designing individual UI elements. The graphical context also lays the foundation...
Read MoreIn this post we'd like to give you a quick overview of the latest in RAP mobile, version 0.5.5. Android Support for UI Callback The UI callback mechanism enables a RAP client to automatically update the UI without user interaction. With this feature we can support progress indicators or updates to displays that are triggered by events on the server side. Watch for examples in the upcoming releases. Label...
Read MoreIn this post we'd like to update you on the latest news in the Tabris (previously RAP mobile) developer preview. We've just released Version 0.5.4, marking the beginning of a simultaneous release schedule across all our mobile clients. [ Read more posts about Tabris or download the 30-day trial ] Here are the most interesting new features: Android The Startup page provides shortcuts to access the demo applications Previously, to access the...
Read MoreThe latest Android client for RAP mobile (v0.5.3) is now available. We are always looking for feedback so we urge you to take part in our developer preview program to experience the client firsthand. Besides the usual bugfixes, performance and stability improvements, the 0.5.3 release brings some often requested features to an Android handset near you. For more information visit: https://rapmobile.eclipsesource.com The Tree widget supports the SWT.VIRTUAL style flag The support of...
Read MoreA few months ago my colleague, Ralf Sternberg, wrote an article on "how to access a huge dataset with the web browser". Now, if it's possible to access very large datasets with a browser, wouldn't it be really cool to access it in the same way with mobile devices? As you may have heard, we launched Tabris (previously RAP Mobile) two days ago. And, we did...
Read MoreIndustry experts have predicted that mobile computing is going to have a huge impact on the software industry. I agree. That’s why we asked ourselves if OSGi, RAP and Eclipse RT can help overcome some of the challenges in mobile app development. Some of the most common problems involved in mobile development include dealing with multi-platform, security and maturity of the available platforms. But does multi-platform...
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