# SlimApps

SlimApp technology is backed by Extly Tech and Extly Extensions. We are a well-known extensions and plugins factory, working on this field since 2007. In our vision, web-enabled mobile apps are ready for prime time, powered by mature technologies and headed by innovation.

A SlimApp is a hybrid mobile application created to leverage the investment of an existing website. A SlimApp is essentially a Cordova / PhoneGap powered app, then all the following requirements are applied: https://cordova.apache.org/docs/en/latest/guide/platforms/android/

# Deliverables

The project deliverables are the following items:

• Full source code package (ZIP). All files required to create the apps on Adobe PhoneGap Build.
• Adobe PhoneGap Build account. Development account configured to create the apps.
• Android Binary app (APK - Signed). Enabled for debugging. Ready to be signed for release.
• iOS package for iOS (IPA - Signed). Ready to be signed for release. Requires an Apple Developer account and distribution certificates.
• Certificates for Android and iOS
• Github project repository (optional)

# Resources required to create a SlimApp

• Link to the mobile landing page
• Android icon and splash images
• iOS icon and splash images

# Android icon and splash images

# Android icons

Name	Size
drawable-hdpi-icon.png	72 x 72
drawable-ldpi-icon.png	36 x 36
drawable-mdpi-icon.png	48 x 48
drawable-xhdpi-icon.png	96 x 96
drawable-xxhdpi-icon.png	144 x 144
drawable-xxxhdpi-icon.png	192 x 192

# Android splash images

Name	Size
drawable-land-hdpi-screen.png	800 x 480
drawable-land-ldpi-screen.png	320 x 240
drawable-land-mdpi-screen.png	480 x 320
drawable-land-xhdpi-screen.png	1280 x 720
drawable-land-xxhdpi-screen.png	1600 x 960
drawable-land-xxxhdpi-screen.png	1920 x 1280
drawable-port-hdpi-screen.png	480 x 800
drawable-port-ldpi-screen.png	240 x 320
drawable-port-mdpi-screen.png	320 x 480
drawable-port-xhdpi-screen.png	720 x 1280
drawable-port-xxhdpi-screen.png	960 x 1600
drawable-port-xxxhdpi-screen.png	1280 x 1920
screen-android-hdpi-landscape.png	800 x 480
screen-android-hdpi-portrait.png	480 x 800
screen-android-ldpi-landscape.png	320 x 200
screen-android-ldpi-portrait.png	200 x 320
screen-android-mdpi-landscape.png	480 x 320
screen-android-mdpi-portrait.png	320 x 480
screen-android-xhdpi-landscape.png	1280 x 720
screen-android-xhdpi-portrait.png	720 x 1280

# iOS icon and splash images

# iOS icons

Name	Size
icon.png	57 x 57
icon-40.png	40 x 40
icon-40@2x.png	80 x 80
icon-40@3x.png	120 x 120
icon-50.png	50 x 50
icon-50@2x.png	100 x 100
icon-57.png	57 x 57
icon-57-2x.png	200 x 320
icon-60.png	60 x 60
icon-60@2x.png	120 x 120
icon-60@3x.png	180 x 180
icon-72.png	72 x 72
icon-72-2x.png	320 x 480
icon-72@2x.png	144 x 144
icon-76.png	76 x 76
icon-76@2x.png	152 x 152
icon-83.5@2x.png	167 x 167
icon-120.png	120 x 120
icon-152.png	152 x 152
icon@2x.png	114 x 114
icon-small.png	29 x 29
icon-small@2x.png	58 x 58
icon-small@3x.png	87 x 87
icon-1024.png	1024 x 1024

# iOS splash images

Name	Size
Default-568h@2x~iphone.png	640 x 1136
Default-667h.png	750 x 1334
Default-736h.png	1242 x 2208
Default@2x~iphone.png	640 x 960
Default~iphone.png	320 x 480
Default-Landscape-736h.png	2208 x 1242
Default-Landscape@2x~ipad.png	2048 x 1536
Default-Landscape~ipad.png	1024 x 768
Default-Portrait@2x~ipad.png	1536 x 2048
Default-Portrait~ipad.png	768 x 1024
screen-ipad-landscape.png	1024 x 783
screen-ipad-landscape-2x.png	2008 x 1536
screen-ipad-portrait.png	768 x 1004
screen-ipad-portrait-2x.png	1536 x 2008
screen-iphone-landscape.png	480 x 320
screen-iphone-landscape-2x.png	960 x 460
screen-iphone-portrait.png	320 x 480
screen-iphone-portrait-2x.png	640 x 960
screen-iphone-portrait-568h-2x.png	640 x 1136

# Developer Accounts

To publish a mobile app for Android and Apple, the associated developer store accounts require:

• Apple Developer https://developer.apple.com/
  • Apple Developer Program - https://developer.apple.com/programs/enroll/
  • Enrolling as an Individual
  • Enrolling as an Organization
• App Store Connect https://appstoreconnect.apple.com/
• Google Play Console https://play.google.com/apps/publish/signup/
  • Accept developer agreement
  • Review distribution countries
  • Credit card ($25 registration fee)

# Credentials required to configure Push Notifications Pack

An account in a notifications service is required to manage the messages from the CMS.

• Access credentials for the notifications service. Recommended services:
  • Pushwoosh
  • PushAlert
  • OneSignal
• Android - Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM): Server key and Sender ID
• iOS - Apple Push Services: certificate for distribution/ sandbox.

# Known limitations

A SlimApp works based on the mobile InAppBrowser, the system default browser. This browser can be considered compatible with modern browsers; however certain features could be not available for all operative system versions.

• Android 6 or superior Starting on November 1, 2018, updates to apps and games on Google Play will be required to target Android Oreo (API level 26) or higher. After this date, the Play Console will prevent you from submitting new APKs with a targetSdkVersion less than 26.

# Known limitations of EasySocial

• Push Notifications: EasySocial has a set of general social events that can be integrated. Our solution, based on Joocial, supports the available events for Users, Groups, Pages, and Events. At this time, EasySocial doesn't have the support of fine-grained events. For instance, personal notifications between friends are not designed to be published. To integrate these features, it is possible, but they must be developed in a bespoke project.
• Camera Usage: EasySocial has been created for desktop usage. So, the support of the device camera is limited. For instance, the workflow to take a photo and upload it is not automatic. The best way to use the camera is taking the photo with the Camera native app, and then upload it.