PhoneGap 4 Mobile Application Development Cookbook

PhoneGap 4 Mobile Application Development Cookbook

<p><b>Build real-world hybrid mobile applications using the robust PhoneGap development platform</b></p><h2>About This Book</h2><ul><li>Get to grips with the usage of PhoneGap and its command-line interface</li><li>Learn to use numerous plugins to access several hardware capabilities</li><li>Step-by-step instructions on creating captivating mobile applications using popular frameworks</li></ul><h2>Who This Book Is For</h2><p>If you are a developer who wants to get started with mobile application development using PhoneGap, then this book is for you. Previous experience with data mining libraries will help, but is not mandatory. A basic understanding of web technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is a must.</p><h2>What You Will Learn</h2><ul><li>Set up a development environment to develop PhoneGap applications</li><li>Generate, build, and run applications using the PhoneGap command-line interface</li><li>Install plugins from the command line to add native capabilities to your application</li><li>Call the JavaScript API of plugins and hook into native events</li><li>Manipulate DOM using zepto and xuijs</li><li>Develop a user interface using jQuery Mobile and the Ionic framework</li><li>Get accustomed to using the PhoneGap Build service</li></ul><h2>In Detail</h2><p>Developing mobile applications often feels intimidating. Especially when building cross-platform application. We have to learn a specific programming language to build an application for each platform. PhoneGap makes cross-platform mobile application development faster and easier by using web technologies such as HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript.</p><p>This book gives you practical lessons on how to build a world class mobile application using PhoneGap. Whether you are a brand new to mobile application development, a web developer expert, or a seasoned mobile application developer, this book will guide you through creating hybrid mobile applications.</p><p>Starting with setting up a development environment, the book moves on to utilizing a new PhoneGap command-line tool, installing plugins, and designing your application. It then moves on to concepts such as file system, storage, and local database, the book effectively lays a solid base for advanced topics.</p><p>By working through the steps in each chapter, you will quickly master the features of PhoneGap. By the end of the book, you will be able to successfully build a highly functional, real-world hybrid mobile application using PhoneGap.</p><h2>Style and approach</h2><p>And easy-to-follow guide full of practical examples of real-world mobile application. Each topic is explained step by step with detailed explanations on each concept.</p>