Easy iPad Development with HTML/CSS/Javascript

The Apple iPad promises to be a game changer in the tablet space. Running the iPhone OS, the iPad sports multi-touch, wireless connectivity and a 10” screen. The Apple way of developing for this platform is Objective-C with CocoaTouch. In this session, you'll learn how to use stuff you already know to quickly build great looking apps.

Using frameworks like Phonegap and QuickConnect you can create awesome iPad applications - using stuff you know like HTML, CSS and Javascript. Learn about the cool things you can do with the embedded Webkit-based browser. Even 2D and 3D games and effect are possible, running at near native performance.

About Pratik Patel

Pratik Patel is a Java Champion and developer advocate at Azul Systems and has written 3 books on programming (Java, Cloud and OSS). An all around software and hardware nerd with experience in the healthcare, telecom, financial services, and startup sectors. He's also a co-organizer of the Atlanta Java User Group and North Atlanta JavaScript meetup, frequent speaker at tech events, and master builder of nachos.

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