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Cordova is an open-source framework for building hybrid mobile applications by using web technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. It was developed by Apache. The application will run as a native application both on iOS and Android platforms. On top of the Cordova platform, we can use various third-party plugins to do things like access the device's camera, microphone, geolocation, etc. These are very useful in developing mobile apps. In this session, we'll take an introduction to the Cordova framework. We'll discuss its structure and how we can create an application with it. We use eclipse and Como to build an app with PhoneGap CLI. We'll also see how we can deploy the app on android devices.

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ZEHNTECH TECHNOLOGIES | www.zehntech.com Introduction To The Cordova Framework For Developing Mobile Apps The Cordova framework is an open-source code library that serves as a platform for writing hybrid applications, which can operate on multiple platforms without being rewritten. It allows you to implement the same application logic using web technologies and bridge it with the features of the operating system, including native device APIs. Cordova, a framework owned by Adobe, lets you build mobile apps using familiar web technologies. Set up your coding environment and learn how to create an app that accesses device features such as the camera, contacts, network, and more. The majority of mobile applications are developed using the native technology provided by developers of devices and OS. But there is a new trend on mobile app development. It utilizes web technologies to create an application for multiple mobile devices with different operating systems. This is possible because of the Cordova framework for developing mobile apps. It was created as an open-source tool by Adobe. You will learn about the main features of this framework before you start its development to build your first mobile application. What Are The Steps To Create Any Mobile Application Using Cordova? There are several steps to creating a mobile application using Cordova: 1. Install Cordova on your computer. 2. Create a project within the Cordova framework.
ZEHNTECH TECHNOLOGIES | www.zehntech.com 3. Add the platforms you wish to use. 4. Add plugins that will be used by your application. 5. Write code for your application within the www folder. 6. Build and run. What Advantages Does Cordova Give When Building Mobile Apps? Cordova is an open-source mobile development framework for building mobile apps using HTML, CSS and JavaScript (similar to the way you would build a website). It allows developers to use their existing web development skills to quickly and easily create apps that are "native" to iOS, Android, Windows Phone and more. There are a number of advantages that come with using Cordova, such as. Cross-platform compatibility The code you write is compatible with multiple platforms. This means you don't have to start from scratch each time you want to develop an app for a new platform. Open source Cordova is 100% free and open source. You can use it without having to pay any fees. This also means that there are a lot of resources available for learning about Cordova, and many plugins (code snippets) for extending its functionality. Native plugins Cordova has native plugins which you can use with your code, so you can access features like the camera or accelerometer from your phone within your app. It allows Cordova plugin development services for single-page apps that are downloaded onto the user's device, and run in a secure sandbox using HTML5. Conclusion Cordova is one of the most popular cross-platform solutions available today, and many consider it to be the best when it comes to mobile development. It lets you write mobile apps using standard web technologies, like JavaScript and CSS. The fact that it’s based on HTML, CSS, and JavaScript means that with a bit of knowledge of those three languages you can further develop your Cordova apps with little to no extra work.

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  • 1. ZEHNTECH TECHNOLOGIES | www.zehntech.com Introduction To The Cordova Framework For Developing Mobile Apps The Cordova framework is an open-source code library that serves as a platform for writing hybrid applications, which can operate on multiple platforms without being rewritten. It allows you to implement the same application logic using web technologies and bridge it with the features of the operating system, including native device APIs. Cordova, a framework owned by Adobe, lets you build mobile apps using familiar web technologies. Set up your coding environment and learn how to create an app that accesses device features such as the camera, contacts, network, and more. The majority of mobile applications are developed using the native technology provided by developers of devices and OS. But there is a new trend on mobile app development. It utilizes web technologies to create an application for multiple mobile devices with different operating systems. This is possible because of the Cordova framework for developing mobile apps. It was created as an open-source tool by Adobe. You will learn about the main features of this framework before you start its development to build your first mobile application. What Are The Steps To Create Any Mobile Application Using Cordova? There are several steps to creating a mobile application using Cordova: 1. Install Cordova on your computer. 2. Create a project within the Cordova framework.
  • 2. ZEHNTECH TECHNOLOGIES | www.zehntech.com 3. Add the platforms you wish to use. 4. Add plugins that will be used by your application. 5. Write code for your application within the www folder. 6. Build and run. What Advantages Does Cordova Give When Building Mobile Apps? Cordova is an open-source mobile development framework for building mobile apps using HTML, CSS and JavaScript (similar to the way you would build a website). It allows developers to use their existing web development skills to quickly and easily create apps that are "native" to iOS, Android, Windows Phone and more. There are a number of advantages that come with using Cordova, such as. Cross-platform compatibility The code you write is compatible with multiple platforms. This means you don't have to start from scratch each time you want to develop an app for a new platform. Open source Cordova is 100% free and open source. You can use it without having to pay any fees. This also means that there are a lot of resources available for learning about Cordova, and many plugins (code snippets) for extending its functionality. Native plugins Cordova has native plugins which you can use with your code, so you can access features like the camera or accelerometer from your phone within your app. It allows Cordova plugin development services for single-page apps that are downloaded onto the user's device, and run in a secure sandbox using HTML5. Conclusion Cordova is one of the most popular cross-platform solutions available today, and many consider it to be the best when it comes to mobile development. It lets you write mobile apps using standard web technologies, like JavaScript and CSS. The fact that it’s based on HTML, CSS, and JavaScript means that with a bit of knowledge of those three languages you can further develop your Cordova apps with little to no extra work.