roosevelt Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Hi, As a developer and also user I always run into this dilemma. I want to create a solution where everyone will be able to use my tools. But sometimes the users are on a different OS than mine and the technology I choose to develop on may not work on the user's computer. So, developing a web based solution is the first choice but sometimes people don't have the internet, etc... However, personally I like a solution where I am working offline but my data are stored in the cloud. What do you prefer? Standalone desktop based solutions or you rather be on the internet/cloud? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+John Teacake MVC Posted June 10, 2014 MVC Share Posted June 10, 2014 Personally I prefer Desktop Apps. They appear more stable (If well written) than Cloud/Web Apps. I think this maybe down to the Crappy Standards and implementation of web browsers and the complexity of layers in between, Different Browsers interpreting things in different ways etc.and the quality of the link sometimes. Something you don't need to worry bout with Desktop apps more often than not. I will always be like this. I like desktop apps. Fact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Evil Overlord Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 I've always preferred desktop applications, done right, the cloud and web features are extremely helpful (stuff like office or online gaming installed locally to the machine) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick H. Supervisor Posted June 10, 2014 Supervisor Share Posted June 10, 2014 I prefer desktop apps, but web-based apps have the advantage of not being OS-specific. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skiver Veteran Posted June 10, 2014 Veteran Share Posted June 10, 2014 I much prefer desktop apps, I've never trusted web based app's for some reason when it comes to "live data". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siah1214 Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Much prefer any app where I can use any computer/tablet/phone with internet access and have my data/tools available. Even better if it works offline as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xahid Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Another vote for desktop/native application with offline option (or sync later) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+virtorio MVC Posted June 10, 2014 MVC Share Posted June 10, 2014 It can depend on the app, but I'd generally rather interact with a native desktop application than something running in a web browser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrobwx71 Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Desktop app FTW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Norris Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Native program/app. Cloud save is dependent on the program, not every program needs it.. super handy with something like OneNote, not something I'd trust with say a checkbook like program. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unksi Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Depends, usually I prefer a native application though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawkMan Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Depends entirely on the app so there is no correct one answer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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