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It’s been five years since the announcement of HTML5 and yet the HTML5 vs. Flash debate continues to rage on among developers.

Proponents of Flash argue that, with over 1 billion users worldwide, Flash isn’t going away any time soon. HTML5 advocates argue that several of the things Flash fans see as pros are actually major drawbacks.

Flash fans also argue that, with 99% of browsers supporting the technology, they have a much larger audience reach. Developers that prefer HTML5 also argue that because Flash code is compiled and that there is no way for a search engine to properly spider the content. That means all the great content in your flash banner, animation, or video adds nothing to your site’s search engine optimization (SEO).

How do you make a decision on which one is best for you?

Read more to see the HTML5 vs. Flash infographic.

A few stories that caught our attention this week include the reasons why mobile app developers should stick to one platform, the impact of electronic health records (EHR) in the NBA, the latest innovation from Apple, how utilizing QR Codes can sell more beer and more.

In our Follow Friday series, we feature a few industry news finds to share with you. We are constantly finding interesting, fun, exciting, noteworthy, shocking and industry-changing articles all week long on the internet. Check us out every week to see what catches our eye around the web!

Mobile App Developers Speak: 'Stick to One Platform' - CIO
By Shane O'Neill

Shall it be iOS, Android or Windows 8? It's a tough choice these days for developers. Here are some words of advice from two in-demand developers. Key tip: Don't be a platform jumper.

NBA Implements League Wide EHR Platform from Cerner - EMR Daily News
By Steve Campbell

The new platform will allow trainers and doctors to integrate care-related information, such as medications, notes, labs, specialist visits, X-rays, and MRIs, directly into the athlete’s medical record and associated athlete personal health record.

Small Company Figures Out QR Codes, and Sells Beer - The New York Times
By Melinda F. Emerson

Hoping to generate buzz about the brand and promote its mission of supporting the troops, 50 Back Brewing introduced its Buy a Soldier a Beer program. The program encourages smartphone users to scan the two-dimensional, black-and-white code that it places on all of their promotional materials — flyers, coasters, packaging, stickers, posters, point-of-sale displays — to reach their landing page. There, visitors are given three options: post a message on the 50 Back Facebook page, post a message on Twitter, or buy a soldier a beer.

Read more to discover additional industry related news.

It’s been five years since the announcement of HTML5 and yet the HTML5 vs. Flash debate continues to rage on among developers. Everywhere you look, from newspapers to magazines to the Internet, you’re swamped with articles about these technologies, often offering conflicting advice about which is the better solution.

Read more to make the right choice for your web development!

It’s been five years since the announcement of HTML5 and yet the HTML5 vs. Flash debate continues to rage on among developers. Everywhere you look, from newspapers to magazines to the Internet, you’re swamped with articles about these technologies, often offering conflicting advice about which is the better solution.

Read more to discover what really differentiates Flash and HTML5!

Here some of the stories that caught our attention this week from improving the patient experience through EMR and health IT to how CFOs are seeing the value in the cloud.  In our Follow Friday series, we feature a few of our finds to share with you. Check us out every week to see what catches our eye around the web!

Improving the patient experience through EMR and health IT - EHR Intelligence
By Robert Green

When the conflicting ideas of competition and collaboration are joined in a conversation about a continuum of patient care, the conversation with the EMR vendor will elevate to serving the purpose of the physicians within their community of care. This step is not only important because of the outcomes for patients and the clinic, but it also serves in advancing the definition of the patient experience.

Wake up, IT: Even CFOs see value in the cloud - InfoWorld
By David Linthicum

Some of the benefits CFOs saw most include significant capital and operational savings, better security (you heard right), and productivity gains that come from the ability to work from any device.

Read more to see what else caught our eye, and to share what you've found this week!