title: Android application port of PHP/mySQL website - should i be using WebViews?
body: <p>I am in the process of learning how to make an android application for my website.</p>
  
  <p>I have learnt how to make menus, navigation and the like. I was just curious as to the best way to execute what I am trying to develop.</p>
  
  <p>So.. my website shows establishments within a given distance of an inputted postcode on a map using the leaflet javascript mapping framework.</p>
  
  <p>Essentially, I want the same functionality on my app, except using the users GPS location.</p>
  
  <p>From my very basic knowledge/research, Google Maps integrates directly with the android SDK. I do not however want to use Google Maps because of its usage restrictions etc.</p>
  
  <p>Am I correct to think that to use leaflet within my app, the only way is to use a WebView? If not, what are the alternatives, and which is best?</p>
  
  <p>Further to the above, on the web version of the site you can then click on an establishment and it will take you to a page of details/reviews.</p>
  
  <p>I am aware that there is a way, but would it be more logical to again simply use a webview to load an app-specific, simplified version of my website?</p>
  
  <p>Other smaller things that could add to the functionality of the app - if i wanted to allow users to update their profiles etc. Again this could be done with a webview, but it could also be done with a form, and a link on the action menu..</p>
  
  <p>Essentially my question is, given the web version is developed in PHP, mySQL, and javascript.. what is the best way to port it to a simple android app?</p>
  
  <p>Many Thanks</p>