Learning Apache Cordova

Introduction

• Welcome
• What you should know before watching this course
• Using the exercise files

1. Introduction to Apache Cordova

• What is PhoneGap/Apache Cordova?
• PhoneGap ecosystem

2. Set Up the Environment

• Install NodeJS
• Set up system for Android development for Mac
• Set up system for Android development for PC
• Configure Android device for development
• Install iOS development environment
• Set up iOS device for development
• Resolve signing issues
• Other supported platforms

3. Installing the Command Line Interface

• Introduction
• Install the Cordova CLI
• Install the PhoneGap CLI

4. Creating Your First App

• Create a project using the Cordova CLI
• Explore the project structure
• Add platforms to project
• Remove platforms from project

5. Understanding App Development

• Explore the sample app
• Metatags
• Local hosting
• Wrap up

6. Configuring Your App

• Configuration basics
• Define general settings
• Set iOS specific configurations
• Set Android specific configurations
• Add app icons
• Splashscreens
• Work with external resources

7. Building Your App

• Introduction to building
• Build for iOS
• Build for Android

8. Extending Your App with Plugins

• Configure application plugins
• Add a plugin to your app
• Third-party plugins
• Remove PhoneGap plugins

9. Debugging Your PhoneGap Build App

• Debug Android apps with Chrome remote inspection
• Debug with Safari
• Debug with GapDebug

10. Preparing for Release

• Prepare app for the Apple App Store
• Prepare app for the Google Play store

11. Other Tools

• The PhoneGap desktop app

Conclusion

• Next Steps