openrepos vs jolla store [answered]
Hi all, I'd like to start developing an application for my Jolla. In the future, when I'll decide to publish the app, why should I use openrepos or Jolla store? What are the main differences ?
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Hi all, I'd like to start developing an application for my Jolla. In the future, when I'll decide to publish the app, why should I use openrepos or Jolla store? What are the main differences ?
If you plan to develope, chance is that (unless you rely only on core libraries) you will be forced to rely in OpenRepos for distribution. This is not a bad thing per se, from a statistical perspective, as OpenRepos can track download stats as well. On the other hand, Harbour has QA gate before it, which is extremely helpfull in improving app quality.
In the OpenRepos Warehouse, users can install software without having to authenticate - much like most software managers for normal Linux distributions. I use both the Jolla store and the OpenRepos Warehouse: core software (including updates) from the Jolla store, and other apps from the OpenRepos Warehouse. I don't really like the idea of telling Jolla which software I install.
What guarantees do you have on open repos not tracking that? EDIT : This is not meant to be a critique against open repos btw, but it is a honest question.
tortoisedoc ( 2014-11-05 21:15:04 +0200 )editI haven't checked the network communication from the OpenRepos Warehouse app, but that could be interesting to do. However, the risk of information leakage is there for all software you install - not only app stores. If you care about privacy and information leakage, one natural step would be to eliminate the obvious risks, such as the concept of connecting software downloads to a user account.
luen ( 2014-11-05 21:44:33 +0200 )editI would suggest to aim to have your application published on Jolla Store, as it's the official repository, and apps have to pass some QA.
However, you may need to use some API that is not (yet) allowed for store applications. In that case begin by sharing your app via OpenRepos.
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If possible, please use Jolla store. Higher reach, some sort of checks, should work with firmware updates more reliably. Warehouse is the second best option.
Blizzz ( 2014-11-05 02:09:00 +0200 )edit