jqmPhp : HTML Code Generator for jQuery Mobile Framework

jqmPhp is a package of PHP classes that facilitates the creation HTML files for use with jQuery Mobile Framework. All classes in the jqmPhp package can be converted to string and printed with an echo function.

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Wall4PHP Mobile Framework

Wall4PHP is one of the framework that I recommend to mobile web application developer for the number of useful information that you may find inside it and related to different models of mobile phones. 

WALL4PHP is implementation of WALL, Wireless Abstraction Library, originally created by Luca Passani for the Java platform; for PHP. The main purpose of Wall is to generate a generalized markup language which help the web application to be compatible with most available model in the market.

Wall is used like a template engine, the sample below for example will show your user agent :

<?php include_once('../wall_prepend.php'); ?><wall:document><wall:xmlpidtd />


<wall:head>
  <wall:title enforce_title="true">My Document</wall:title>
   <!--sent to all devices as it is -->
   <meta name="value" content="value" />
</wall:head>
<wall:body>
 <wall:block>
UA :
<wall:marquee>
   <?php echo getenv('HTTP_USER_AGENT'); ?>
</wall:marquee>
   <wall:br />
  Body part 2
 </wall:block>
</wall:body>
</wall:document> 

8 New Useful Frameworks for Web and Mobile App Developers

Thanks to the evolution in all the aspects of humanity, today web developers don’t have to waste their time on figuring out how and what to do in order to design a website. It all has already been created and all you have to do is have the right attitude and the dose of imagination. 

Frameworks and libraries help web developers focus on creating what they have in mind. It might not come easily at first, but with some reading and practicing you can get it done.

These frameworks I am talking about can help you create the right applications for example, whether we are talking about desktop applications or mobile apps. Web development is supposed to be fast and creative, and most of your time has to be taken by the actual creation and not the figuring out how to do that or the other.

This article will help you out with information about what frameworks you can use in order to develop desktop and mobile applications. They can really ease your way through the process of expressing your ideas in a website.

iWebKit

jQTouch

jQuery Mobile

Sencha Touch

Wijmo – jQuery UI Widgets

The-M-Project – HTML5 Javascript Framework

Treesaver.js – Framework for Creating Magazine-Style Layouts

jQuery Form Framework – jFormer

8 Considerations For Choosing Your JavaScript Framework

Picking your JavaScript framework is a difficult decision. There are many considerations that need to be made when choosing which JavaScript framework is best for you. These are the considerations I judge each JavaScript framework by before committing to it for a project (or all of them).

Does it do what YOU need it to?

This may seem obvious but there's always a temptation to fall in love with the cool features of a JavaScript framework before confirming that the framework provides the functionality needed for the upcoming project. Have a list of functionality you need and stick to it.

How fast is the code?

Users expect accuracy, users want speed. No matter how cool your design, content, or JavaScript effect may be, if your website is slow, your user is gone. You will need for the basic functions to be as fast as possible so that your own code can run quickly. Don't know how fast each framework is? You can always see the most up to date versions of each framework run at the MooTools Slickspeed page. Run at least five tests before concluding which is faster.

How large (file size) is the framework?

It will be important that the file size is small on two fronts: you will want the JavaScript to be a quick download for the user and you will need to worry about bandwidth if your site is popular. There are many tools to compress your JavaScript; I recommend Dean Edwards' Packer.

Is there adequate documentation?

One issue that has plagued JavaScript frameworks for a few years is that they haven't been documented well (if at all). Prototype seemed to be the most used and highly-regarded frameworks a year ago but Prototype offered little documentation. Each framework now provides more documentation, but make sure the documentation is adequate for your purposes.

How active is the community?

One of the best parts of any free, open source software is the community. The community is extremely important within the JavaScript community. The community provides help, code examples, and suggestions for the framework and others using the framework. Be sure to check out the community before you choose your framework.

How modular is the code?

Frameworks can often get quite large in file size and its likely that you don't need all of the code. A good framework will keep the code modular so that you can pick which functionalities you need.

Which professional websites use the framework?

A few of the frameworks are being used by some recognizable websites and business. For example, Digg and Apple use Prototype/Scipt.aclo.us, cNet and GameSpot use MooTools, and WordPress uses jQuery. Big company support can show the maturity of a framework.

How much time does it save you (how short can the code be)?

A major benefit to using a JavaScript framework is that they provide code structures to allow you to do what every programmer would love: code less, do more. Look for your framework to allow you to chain functionality to allow maximum functionality with as little code as possible.

6 Reasons To Use JavaScript Libraries & Frameworks

I've seen many articles around the internet from JavaScript fundamentalists that advocate writing your own JavaScript code instead of using JavaScript frameworks like MooTools, Prototype / Scriptaculous,jQuery, MochiKit, YUI Library, and Dojo Toolkit, and I just cannot agree with their reasons for not using these spectacular frameworks.

Among other reasons, fundamentalists state:

• You don't learn the deep-down JavaScript code because you're using shortcut functions within the framework
• Javascript frameworks are bloated and contain a great amount of code you will never use
• You shouldn't make users download more than what's needed
• You shouldn't trust the code of others for your purposes (if you want it done right, do it yourself mentality)

Ridiculous. Don't listen to elitists! You SHOULD use JavaScript frameworks for the most important reasons.

Don't Reinvent The Wheel

Why write code that's already been written (better)? A good programmer is a lazy programmer, so be lazy. The tools are there — use them.

Do More With Less Code

Most JavaScript frameworks provide function "chaining." Chaining allows you to do more with less code. Less code means less maintenance time, less download time, and less coding time. Check out MooTools chaining.

Save Time — You Don't Code Your Own OS, Do You?

I love JavaScript as much as the next guy, but some programmers REALLY love developing JavaScript. Let the experts do the tough part, you take their work and make what you'd like of it.

Chances Are, You Aren't The Expert

As big as any programmer's ego is, there are people out there that are smarter, more inventive than you. Most Web Developers need to be a jack of all trades and it's difficult to keep up with every language when you're needed in every facet of a website's construction and launch. The minds behind the frameworks have their eyes on JavaScript daily — trust in them.

Speed Thrills

The creators of these JavaScript frameworks have their own private pissing contest when it comes to JavaScript speed put a lot of effort into making sure their frameworks are fast. The first job of JavaScript for mass web visitor usage is to be fast — users expect accuracy, speed is the most important part. Who's fastest today? Check out SlickSpeed.

Avoid Cryptic JavaScript Base Code

Why use JavaScript's default functions when you can use a framework's English-named functions? For example:

//standard JavaScript

document.getElementbyId('mydiv').style.color = '#f00'; // camel-case the style!

//mootools JavaScript

$('mydiv').setStyle('color','#foo');

These are the reasons I use JavaScript frameworks. Need I say more?

Do you have more reasons? Please share them!