We're evaluating Sencha Touch for mobile development. Has anyone used this yet (I realize that it's still in beta), and if so, what are its strengths / weaknesses? How does it compare to alternatives?
It certainly sounds compelling.
Thanks!
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I've used it only briefly. It looks very good and has a nice array of tools to make pseudo-native apps. One of the larger concerns is the licensing (the inclusion of ExtJS and the requirement to purchase a license to use the software). Now ExtJS and Sencha have merged - so I am unsure of what the impact will be. Also, as for alternatives, Sencha has merged in JQTouch (a primary alternative). See this post for more information
Kevin Sylvestre
2010-06-24 15:53:09
yes, the licensing is definitely a concern. Thanks for the link - good info.
ScottE
2010-06-24 16:02:01
[Sencha person] The beta is under open source license - GPLv3. We will be adding a commercial trial and then when we release, a full-on commercial option. If you're ok releasing source code to users, or if you're not conveying your app outside your company then you're good with GPL, otherwise you'll need commercial. Although we're also planning to have some personal/non-profit etc. carveouts to make it easier for folks to use who are not doing full-on commercial development.
Michael Mullany
2010-07-10 01:00:58
[Update] There is a commercial trial license in the latest beta 0.92
Michael Mullany
2010-08-01 21:45:21
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I think currently it is only optimized for safari-browser. I tried in on Android Phone (HTC Magic, Android 1.6) and the examples didn't work.
but it is a beta of course....
cpt.oneeye
2010-06-24 16:39:24
Android 2.1 and above is our target. And for a good experience on Android, you really want to upgrade to 2.2
Michael Mullany
2010-07-10 01:02:39
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I'm playing with Sencha Touch, I have a project up at GitHub. If you're comfortable with ExtJS it will be familiar. The examples are impressive (requires WebKit browser). You might be interested in this question as well.
artlung
2010-06-24 22:43:35