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Josh Carpenter  
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 More options Mar 14 2012, 7:22 pm
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From: Josh Carpenter <jcarpen...@mozilla.com>
Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2012 16:22:29 -0700 (PDT)
Local: Wed, Mar 14 2012 7:22 pm
Subject: Re: Universal Navigation for Web Apps
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> Justin, I think a "back-button exists" api is unnecessary. Apps should
> always include navigation.

Completely agree. Apps should handle their own nav and never assume
device will provide. If device _does_ provide HW button, the worst
that happens is you have duplicate HW and SW navigation. Again, see
Ice Cream Sandwich. Same situation.

> I also disagree that there needs to be a distinction between websites and
> web apps.

Disagree with this, though. They may share the same DNA, but they are
very different breeds. Each with their own real-world pros and cons.

- Apps have to define own navigation (no chrome = no buttons)
- "In-browser web content" doesn't have to (browser chrome = back &
refresh buttons)

- Apps are commonly acquired through curated "stores" (ala: retail
channels). They download, install, and live on your device. They are
the DVD's on your shelf.
- "In-browser web content" is accessed via browsers, and skimmed,
usually in and out very quickly. There is no install necessary. They
are the channels on your TV.

Very different ergonomics. It gets gray, of course. "In-browser web
apps" for example. Or installing a shortcut to a URL on your home
screen, ala: iOS. But those are in-between edge cases. The two
categories above represent the paradigm mobile OS's have settled on.

... Not to say we couldn't innovate a bit, of course ;D


 
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