On Mon, Jan 7, 2013 at 9:29 AM, Jake Colman <[email protected]> wrote:
> Should I create an Internet-based web page and use an activity with a > WebView to display it? > It's really up to you and depends on your app, but this is what I do. I have a lot of help pages (one per screen and / or feature) and I find it easier to update, manage, and maintain online rather than locally. > If so, any recommendations for where to host a simple web page like this > for free? > There are tons of free hosts you could use. I use Google Sites. > Should I create an HTML page that is included as an asset in my APK and > display it myself? That certainly has drawbacks because it means that I > cannot update the Help Page without release a new version of the app. On > the other hand, it means I don't need to find a place to host the page. > Another reason to go the online route: a user can browse your help on their PC while they fiddle with the app. I don't know how many people would actually do this, but it's another benefit instead of jumping back and forth from help to the app on a tiny device screen. Like having a separate manual you can glance at while you learn to use the app. > If I do go this route, can a WebView be used to view an HTML page that is > resident on the phone? > Yes. Google it to find the exact semantics of how to point WebView to a local file. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TreKing <http://sites.google.com/site/rezmobileapps/treking> - Chicago transit tracking app for Android-powered devices -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Android Developers" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/android-developers?hl=en
