Sencha’s Ext JS 6 Javascript framework is now generally available, and with it comes the ability to build Web apps for desktops, tablets and smartphones. But getting the user interface right isn’t always easy.

There is pressure on IT departments to quickly build applications for different types of devices and OSes while keeping costs down, and that is helping Web apps gain ground, according to Art Landro, CEO at Sencha.

With this in mind, Sencha has combined its Touch framework with Ext JS to create a platform for building so-called universal apps for smartphones, tablets and desktops.

Ext JS 6 includes user interface widgets for HTML5 forms, menus and toolbars to speed up development time. There is a layout manager to help organize the display of data and content across multiple browsers, devices, and screen sizes.

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