Apache Cordova 4 Programming

Using Apache Cordova 4, you can leverage native technologies and web standards to quickly build cross-platform apps for most mobile devices. You can deliver a high-end user experience where it matters, while radically simplifying code maintenance and reuse. Apache Cordova 4 Programming is the most concise, accessible introduction to this remarkable technology. In this essential guide, expert mobile developer John Wargo quickly gets you up to speed with all the essentials, from installation, configuration, and tools, to building plugins and using Cordova’s powerful APIs. Wargo helps you make the most of Cordova 4’s major enhancements, while offering practical guidance for all versions, including Adobe PhoneGap. Full chapters are dedicated to five major mobile platforms: Android, iOS, Windows Phone, Firefox OS, and Ubuntu. Using rich, relevant examples, Wargo guides you through both the anatomy of a Cordova app and its entire lifecycle, including cross-platform testing and debugging. Throughout, he illuminates Cordova development best practices, streamlining your development process and helping you write high-quality apps right from the start. Topics include Installing and configuring Cordova’s development environment Working with the Cordova command line interfaces Creating Cordova plugins, using Plugman and the PhoneGap CLI Cordova’s support for Firefox OS and Ubuntu devices Automation (Grunt and Gulp) and Cordova CLI hooks Microsoft’s hybrid toolkit for Visual Studio Third-party tools, such as AppGyver, GapDebug, THyM, and more Beautifying Cordova apps with third-party HTML frameworks, such as Bootstrap, OpenUI5, Ionic, and Onsen UI Running, testing, and debugging Cordova apps on each major mobile platform Access the full code examples at cordova4programming.com, where you’ll also find updates reflecting Cordova’s continuing evolution. This book is an ideal companion to Wargo’s authoritative collection of Apache Cordova code recipes for each Cordova API, Apache Cordova API Cookbook (Addison-Wesley, 2015).

Summary Apache Cordova in Action teaches you to create and launch hybrid mobile apps using Cordova or Phonegap. By following carefully selected examples, step-by-step tutorials, and crystal-clear explanations, you'll learn to build apps from the Cordova CLI, how to make use of device features like the camera and accelerometer, how to submit your apps to Google Play and the Apple App Store, and more. Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications. About the Book Developing a mobile app requires extensive knowledge of native programming techniques for multiple platforms. Apache Cordova lets you use your existing skills in web development (HTML, CSS, and JavaScript) to build powerful mobile apps. Your apps also get the power of integration with native device features like the camera and file system. Apache Cordova in Action teaches you how to design, create, and launch hybrid mobile apps people will want to use. With the help of straightforward, real-world examples, you'll learn to build apps from the Cordova CLI and to make use of native device features like the camera and accelerometer. You'll learn testing techniques and discover the PhoneGap Build service and how to submit your apps to Google Play and the Apple App Store. Along the way, this helpful guide discusses mobile app design and shows you how to create effective, professional-quality UI and UX. What's Inside Build mobile apps UI, UX, and testing techniques Deploy to Google Play and the Apple App Store Employ libraries like Bootstrap, jQuery Mobile, and Ionic About the Reader Readers should be familiar with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. No experience with mobile app development needed. About the Author Raymond Camden is a developer advocate for IBM. He is passionate about mobile development and has spoken at conferences worldwide. The Table of Contents PART 1 GETTING STARTED WITH APACHE CORDOVA What is Cordova? Installing Cordova and the Android SDK PART 2 CORE CONCEPTS Creating Cordova projects Using plugins to access device features Mobile design and user experience Considerations when building mobile apps Tools for debugging Cordova and other hybrid apps Creating custom plugins Packing options for Cordova projects Using PhoneGap tools PART 3 APPLICATION RELEASE Submitting your app Building an RSS reader app with Ionic

Cordova 9 ProgrammingEverything you need to know about Cordova ***PrefaceThis is a book about Apache Cordova 9, the leading framework for building native mobile applica-tions for multiple target platforms using HTML5 (HTML, JavaScript, and CSS). I created the book in order to help web developers and mobile developers understand how to use Apache Cordova to build hybrid applications for mobile devices. The book targets the specific capabilities pro-vided in Apache Cordova 9 and subsequent versions.The book is written for mobile developers who want to learn about Apache Cordova 9. If you're brand-new to Cordova, this book will be just what you need to get started. If you're experienced with an older version of Cordova, this book can act as a refresher, plus it will show you in detail how to use all of the new stuff that's in Cordova 9. You should have at least some experience with mobile development to directly benefit from this book. For web developers who want to get into mobile development using Apache Cordova, I've included content that shows you how to install and use the native SDKs, but I won't cover many native-specific topics.What you'll find in the book: -Lots of detailed information about Apache Cordova, what it does, how it works, and how to use the available tools and APIs-Lots of examples and code-Mobile web development and mobile development topics; this is a book about Apache Cordova, not mobile development-Expressions or phrases in languages other than English (I hate it when authors include expressions from Latin or French)-Obscure references to pop-culture topics (although there is an overt reference to Douglas Adams's Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and one obscure reference to Monty Python)-Pictures of my children or my petsThis is not a book for experienced Cordova 9developers-if you consider yourself an experi-enced Cordova developer, you probably should not buy this book.

Using Apache Cordova, mobile developers can write cross-platform mobile apps using standard HTML5, JavaScript, and CSS, and then deploy those apps to every leading mobile platform with little or no re-coding. Apache Cordova API Cookbook provides experienced mobile developers with details about how each Cordova API works and how to use the APIs in their own applications. Coverage is included for all Cordova/PhoneGap 3 APIs. Instead of just showing short snippets of code to explain a particular API, this guide is chock full of complete examples. You'll find more than thirty complete Cordova applications that work on Android, iOS, Windows, and more. The sample applications demonstrate exactly what each API does and how it works, while the chapter content describes the limitations on the leading target platforms (and even offers possible workarounds). Through realistic "cookbook" example code, mobile developer John Wargo helps you master the Cordova APIs and understand how to use them in your Cordova applications. Topics include Accelerometers, compass, and geolocation Image, video, and audio-capture, playback, and management Determining connection and device information Interacting with the Contacts application Responding to application events Accessing the device file system Globalizing apps Using the InAppBrowser Notifications Custom splash screens Special care has been taken to make the code easily readable and digestible by the reader. This guide provides the most accessible coverage, anywhere, of Apache Cordova APIs.

Create dynamic, interactive, and highly scalable hybrid mobile apps with Apache Cordova 6.XAbout This Book* Leverage the latest Cordova CLI, UI, and UX design features to design high-performance apps* An advanced guide with a combination of iOS Application and Custom Plugin development* Integrate third-party front-end tools such as, Angular 2, and jQuery 3.0 to give your apps that stunning lookWho This Book Is ForThis book is for developers who have a good understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript but little to no knowledge of Cordova.What you will learn* Design, develop, test, and debug Apache Cordova apps* Empower your Cordova apps by creating custom Android, iOS, and Windows Phone Cordova Plugins* Create nifty-looking Cordova apps using jQuery mobile and Ionic* Enhance your Cordova apps by utilizing Push Notifications* Connect your Cordova apps to Cloud* Leverage the best of native and web worlds to create convenient mobile apps* Increase your Apache Cordova apps' quality by developing automated JavaScript testsIn DetailIf you want to create modern day dynamic apps that run seamlessly across multiple platforms, then this is the ideal book for you. Apache Cordova is ideal to build cross-platform hybrid apps with HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript and gives developers freedom from platform-specific UIs and frameworks.This book will transform you into a pro hybrid mobile developer and let you create dynamic, scalable mobile apps with HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript. You'll start by getting a refresher on Cordova and will see how to configure your development environment.Then we move on to the business end by implementing the Cordova 6 CLI, which has gone through a number of key changes in the latest version. You will create and customize dynamic UIs that support real-time data update facilities. You will learn to improve your UX design by implementing industry-leading best practices and techniques. The last part of the book will show you how to test and deploy your apps to different platforms.

Build Android 6 Material Design Apps That Are Stunningly Attractive, Functional, and Intuitive As Android development has matured and grown increasingly competitive, developers have recognized the crucial importance of good design. With Material Design, Google introduced its most radical visual changes ever, and made effective design even more essential. Android 6 and the design support library continue to push mobile design forward. In Android User Interface Design, Second Edition, leading Android developer and user experience (UX) advocate Ian G. Clifton shows how to combine exceptional usability and outstanding visual appeal. Clifton helps you build apps that new users can succeed with instantly: apps that leverage users’ previous experience previous experience, reflect platform conventions, and never test their patience. You won’t need any design experience: Clifton walks you through the entire process, from wireframes and flowcharts to finished apps with polished animations and advanced compositing. You’ll find hands-on case studies and extensive downloadable sample code, including complete finished apps. • Integrate Material Design into backward compatible Android 6 apps • Understand views, the building blocks of Android user interfaces • Make the most of wireframes and conceptual prototypes • Apply user-centered design throughout • Master the essentials of typography and iconography • Use custom themes and styles for consistent visuals • Handle inputs and scrolling • Create beautiful transition animations • Use advanced components like spans and image caches • Work with the canvas, color filters, shaders, and image compositing • Combine multiple views into efficient custom components • Customize views to meet unique drawing or interaction requirements • Maximize downloads by designing compelling app store assets Step by step, this guide bridges the gap between Android developers and designers, so you can collaborate on world-class app designs...or do it all yourself! “This well-presented, easy-to-grasp book gets to the heart of Android User Interface Design. Well worth the reading time!” --Dr. Adam Porter, University of Maryland, Fraunhofer Center for Experimental Software Engineering "Ian's grasp of Android is fantastic, and this book is a great read for any developer or designer. I've personally worked on 30+ Android applications, and I was learning new tips with every chapter." --Cameron Banga, Lead Designer, 9magnets, LLC

What Every Android App Developer Should Know Today: Android 6 Tools, App/UI Design, Testing, Publishing, and More Introduction to AndroidTM Application Development, Fifth Edition, is the most useful real-world guide to building robust, commercial-grade Android apps with the new Android 6 SDK, Android Studio, and latest development best practices. Bigger, better, and more comprehensive than ever, this book covers everything you need to start developing professional apps for modern Android devices. If you’re serious about Android development, this guide will prepare you to build virtually any app you can imagine! Three well-respected experts guide you through setting up your development environment, designing user interfaces, developing for diverse devices, and optimizing your entire app-development process. Up-to-date code listings support in-depth explanations of key API features, and many chapters contain multiple sample apps. This fifth edition adds brand-new chapters on material design, styling applications, design patterns, and querying with SQLite. You’ll find a treasure trove of Android Studio tips, plus a brand-new appendix on the Gradle build system. This edition also offers Updated coverage of the latest Android 5.1 and 6 APIs, tools, utilities, and best practices New coverage of the Android 6.0 permission model Powerful techniques for integrating material design into your apps An all-new chapter on using styles and reusing common UI components Extensive new coverage of app design, architecture, and backward compatibility A full chapter on using SQLite with persistent database-backed app data Revised quiz questions and exercises to test your knowledge Download this book’s source code at informit.com/title/9780134389455 or introductiontoandroid.blogspot.com.