Hi again, this is my last post were I compare the same WinRT application written in three different ways.
- C++ / Xaml
- C# / Xaml
- JavaScript / html
My previous post covers c++ and c#, this one covers javascript.
JavaScript / html
I have to admit, this really took me by surprise! It was pretty painless. I had it written off before I even tried it, but this task proved somewhat simplistic. I’d one little obstacle trying to use a CDN, but other than that it was trivial.
So the penny has dropped, the WinRT developer pool is going to be massive! I predict good things.
If Microsoft play their cards correctly it will be a very successful platform (even more so with the promises of WP8 portability).
So what didn’t I like about this particular app? Not much really, other that realising I’ve a lot more talent to content with 
Summary
So I compared the three different approaches, for the task in question c#/xaml or js/html won hands down.
C++ was overkill.
I think each option would have to be considered on an application per application basis.
btw: on a non related note: my wife has just switched on the bedroom networked TV and windows 8 on the laptop here in the sitting room started installing stuff
I’m sure it’s got to be cool, if only I knew what for 