It's tough to develop mobile apps - there are a large number of platforms and specialized skillsets to consider. One promising trend out there is developing mobile apps with web standards - HTML5, CSS3, and cutting edge JavaScript frameworks.

The problem is: there are many JavaScript frameworks out there. Several of the best have components or plugins for optimizing web applications for mobile devices and delivering native-feeling apps with web standard technologies. So, time for a showdown - which is the best? Which has the best upside?

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Is Open Source a Viable Option for Government?

In recent years there have been thousands of articles, blog posts, and ancillary commentary evaluating the use of Open Source technology by government. In recent months, the commentary has increased based on the State of California’s recent decision to approve open source as a viable offering for the State. www.cio.ca.gov/.../IT_Policy_Letter_10-01_Open_Source_Software.pdf. The use of Open Source software is an important decision for government and business technology decision makers alike and should be evaluated on a program basis. Further, the decision to use open source does not and should not be an all or nothing proposition.