A Solution for a Common Front-End File System for Desktop and Smart Device Platforms

Abstract: Many businesses have to release cross-device/cross-platform applications to remain in the market. The challenge is that each platform demands its especial programming language making this goal very costly to achieve. Web technologies have improved a lot in recent years by newly introduced standards. Web seems mature enough to address this challenge both for existing desktop native applications and native mobile applications which run on smart devices. HTML5 as the latest web standard introduces many new features and capabilities for application developers. In this thesis I will argue why HTML5 is a right choice to select and how it is beneficial in both desktop and mobile platforms. In defending this claim, I will present and evaluate proof-of-concept prototypes.