Meeting Notes March 18, 2014

Agenda

 

Introductions

Discuss purpose and role of committee

  • Define goals
  • Evangelize ‘Mobile First’ approach
  • Encouraging adherence to new standards and policies

Mobile App review process and app requirements

  • Mobile App Development Process
    • Target Audience
    • Data Needs
    • Development Resources
    • Functionality and interactivity
    • Select the best platform
  • New App Interest Form
    • Project overview
    • Address Development Process items
    • Submit at beginning of project
    • Consultation available
  • App Requirements
  • OS support and backwards compatibility
  • NCSU Branding
  • Functionality and interactivity

Encouraging mobile development across campus

  • Responsive web site design
  • Developer community web group
  • Combine device testing efforts with TestFlight
  • New areas of mobile expansion
  • Involving student developers

Use of third party app development web sites

  • Easier for smaller groups and departments
  • Logistical publishing issues
  • Loss of NC State license identity
  • Branding issues
  • Mobile web app may be better fit