Hello
Out of curiosity, I'd like to know how good Mono for Android is compared to writing apps for the DVM:
Out of curiosity, I'd like to know how good Mono for Android is compared to writing apps for the DVM:
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Apps Mono for Android vs. DVM?
- Thread starter Winfried
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alostpacket
Over Macho Grande?
I wouldn't use Mono unless you felt you absolutely needed to.
It will always be at least slightly slower than Java and Obj-C on Android and iOS respectively. And likely have a few less features.
Another problem is that it's VERY expensive. (Assuming you are talking about Mono Touch). Whereas Java and Eclipse are free.
If you are looking for other cross platform solutions, people seem to like PhoneGap but I dont know much about it.
Anyways, at the end of the day you have to use what works for you. If you're a superstar C# and Mono coder, but all thumbs with Java, then it might make sense to go with what you know.
But all other things being even I wouldn't recommend Mono.
It will always be at least slightly slower than Java and Obj-C on Android and iOS respectively. And likely have a few less features.
Another problem is that it's VERY expensive. (Assuming you are talking about Mono Touch). Whereas Java and Eclipse are free.
If you are looking for other cross platform solutions, people seem to like PhoneGap but I dont know much about it.
Anyways, at the end of the day you have to use what works for you. If you're a superstar C# and Mono coder, but all thumbs with Java, then it might make sense to go with what you know.
But all other things being even I wouldn't recommend Mono.