Recently, a client made a request. Although we already have a mobile web version of the site, it’s burdensome for clients to remember and input the URL. Therefore, an APP is needed. However, the cost of developing a standalone APP is considerable. How can we maximize the reuse of existing resources, such as the mobile web version? This situation led to a solution: using hybrid development tools like Cordova to package the mobile site as an APP. This way, the APP exists, and for specific clients, the only difference between the APP and the website is the form of existence, without the need for differentiated functionality. Packaging the mobile site into an APP is the most suitable approach in this context.

Feasibility

Can it be packaged?

Answer: It’s just using the system browser to open a webpage. Cordova has a browser plugin, so it’s possible.

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Due to work needs, I have learned about decompilation and gained some insights. Here is a summary.

What is Decompilation

APP development involves packaging project code into an APP. For Android, it is an APK package, which is finally installed on the user’s phone through the store or other channels.
Decompilation is the process of reverse engineering the APP package to retrieve all the original resources, such as project code.

Is it feasible for Android and iOS?

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