The State of Mobile Development with JavaScript

Overview

This course explores the state of mobile development with JavaScript, covering platforms, tools, frameworks, libraries, and runtime environments. By the end of the course, learners will have a clear understanding of the current landscape and future directions in mobile development with JavaScript. The course teaches skills such as building Progressive Web Apps, targeting native applications, utilizing plugins, working with mobile frameworks like Ionic and React Native, and leveraging tools like Xcode and Cordova. The teaching method includes a mix of theoretical exploration, code demonstrations, and practical insights. This course is intended for developers interested in mobile app development using JavaScript.

Syllabus

Intro
Evolution of JavaScript
Evolving JavaScript
Problems with JavaScript
Progressive Web Apps
Native Apps
Competing Concerns
Native
Targeting
Applications
Plugins
Web
Native vs Hybrid
Progressive Web
Mobile Frameworks
Hybrid
Demo
Directory Structure
Application Design
Xcode
Targets
iOS Simulator
Cordova Plugins
Cordova Plugins Marketplace
Using Plugins
API Calls
GetPicture API
GetLocation API
Native Controls
Other tooling
Ionic
Build iOS
Leveraging Ionic
Taco Tools
Debug Settings
Native Hybrid
Hybrid Promise
Hybrid Backlash
The Webview
React Native
iOS
UIKit
TypeScript
XML Dialect
JavaScript
Project Overview
Frameworks
React vs Angular
UI frameworks
GitHub
NativeScriptorg
Questions