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    HTML5 vs. Flash: Choosing the Right Tool

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    Darryl K. Taft
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    October 13, 2011
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      1HTML5 vs. Flash: Choosing the Right Tool

      1

      When to Use HTML 5 Over Flash

      2Business Applications

      2

      Adobe says HTML5 is generally mature enough and sufficient for typical business applications.

      3Accessibility

      3

      HTML5 beats out Flash in terms of supporting applications that provide accessibility for users with impediments.

      4Search Engine Optimization

      4

      HTML5 is better for apps that convey written words or data that needs to be accessed by screen readers or search engines.

      5Websites

      5

      Developers say HTML5 is becoming the standard for creating general Websites.

      6Companion Apps

      6

      HTML5 is a go-to platform for developing companion applications such as those that accompany popular desktop apps, movies, TV shows and games—although Flash also is used to develop companion apps with richer content. (Image: Bento for iPad)

      7Branded Microsites

      7

      HTML5 also can be used for creating branded microsites, which are sites dedicated to highlighting a particular product or promotion. (Image: Burton Bag Check)

      8No Title

      8

      When to Use Flash Over HTML5

      9High-End Entertainment

      9

      Flash is still the platform of choice in the realm of high-end entertainment on the Web and devices.

      10Advanced 3D Gaming

      10

      Flash is the platform of choice for advanced multimedia content and gaming. (Image: Tanki Online game as seen via Flash Player 11)

      11Cinema-Quality Video Playback

      11

      Flash is the platform of choice for long-form video playback.

      12Content That Requires DRM

      12

      Flash is the best solution for content that requires digital rights management to prevent piracy. It is well-suited for protected and controlled video and audio content on the Web.

      13Faster to Market

      13

      Developers say Flash should be used for apps that need to get to market faster and deliver a faster return on investment.

      14OOP

      14

      Flash also is often preferred where an organization wants to leverage the object-oriented programming (OOP) backgrounds many developers possess based on their computer science education.

      15Pushing Boundaries

      15

      Adobe officials say they will continue to evolve Flash and push the boundaries of the technology to bring new features and elements into the HTML standard. For instance, Adobe, along with Opera and Apple, introduced CSS Shaders to the W3C to become part of the HTML standard. CSS Shaders enable developers to deliver cinematic effects to Web content. Below is an example of CSS Shaders in action.

      16No Title

      16

      When to Go Native

      17Performance

      17

      For high performance, it is best to use native app development, using the tools and resources available with a device’s native platform. Native apps simply run faster.

      18Consistency

      18

      Native apps enable a developer to deliver a more consistent look and feel.

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