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Development of mobile applications from existing Web-based enterprise systems

Itamir de Morais Barroca Filho (Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Brazil)
Gibeon Soares Aquino Júnior (Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Brazil)

International Journal of Web Information Systems

ISSN: 1744-0084

Article publication date: 15 June 2015

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Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to identify and propose strategies for development of mobile applications from Web-based enterprise systems and introduce a process called Metamorphosis. This process provides a set of activities subdivided into four phases – requirements, design, development and deployment – to assist in the creation of mobile applications from existing Web information systems.

Design/methodology/approach

With the aim to provide a background to propose the Metamorphosis process, a systematic review was performed to identify strategies, good practices and experiences reported in the literature about creation of mobile applications.

Findings

This paper identifies and proposes strategies for development of mobile applications from Web-based enterprise systems and introduces a process called Metamorphosis. Then, this process is applied for creation of SIGAA Mobile.

Originality/value

The originality of this paper is the proposal of Metamorphosis process, that is, a process for development of mobile applications from Web-based enterprise systems.

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Citation

Barroca Filho, I.d.M. and Aquino Júnior, G.S. (2015), "Development of mobile applications from existing Web-based enterprise systems", International Journal of Web Information Systems, Vol. 11 No. 2, pp. 162-182. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJWIS-11-2014-0041

Publisher

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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