Mobile App Development with PhoneGap
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Unclaimed ProfileAspiring mobile developers and experienced web programmers alike will find immense value in this comprehensive training program focused on PhoneGap. Led by the experts at SkillSprints Inc., this course bridges the gap between traditional web technologies and native mobile applications. Students will learn how to leverage their existing HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript skills to design, build, and deploy highly functional hybrid apps for both iOS and Android platforms. The curriculum dives deep into practical implementation, guiding learners through setting up the PhoneGap Desktop and Mobile applications for rapid prototyping and testing. Throughout the course, you will explore essential mobile development concepts, such as integrating jQuery Mobile to build intuitive user interfaces, managing permanent on-device storage, and accessing native device hardware like the camera, accelerometer, and geolocation tools. Additionally, the course covers vital interactive features including gesture recognition with Hammer.js, push notifications, and deploying finalized projects using Adobe PhoneGap Build and the Command Line Interface (CLI). By the end of this training, web developers, software engineers, and mobile enthusiasts will possess the practical skills required to build and publish versatile cross-platform mobile applications efficiently.
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SkillSprints Inc., founded by veteran educator Mark Lassoff, is a premier digital publishing and training company dedicated to making technical education accessible, practical, and highly engaging. Specializing in software development, web design, and mobile application creation, SkillSprints delivers learning experiences designed for real-world application. With foundational courses covering HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and legacy mobile platforms like PhoneGap, SkillSprints has helped thousands of aspiring developers transition from absolute beginners to confident, job-ready professionals. The educational approach centers on sprints—short, focused modules that allow students to master complex technical skills without feeling overwhelmed. By stripping away academic jargon and focusing on hands-on…Show more
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What You'll Learn
- Use the PhoneGap Desktop app to create new PhoneGap mobile apps
- Use the PhoneGap Desktop app and PhoneGap Mobile app to test new apps
- Create a new PhoneGap app template
- Test a PhoneGap project in the browser
- Include the JQuery library for UI
- Create single and multipage user interfaces
- Create collapsible content blocks to optimize mobile screen space
- Use jQuery Mobile UI elements to create usable mobile apps
- Use the Local Storage object for permanent on-device storage
- Storing data in the on-device database
- Retrieving data from the on-device database
- Obtain the device's location using geolocation tools
- Obtain location information with the Google Places API
- Obtain location information and Maps from the Google Maps API
- Play audio and video content on the device
- Control media content using Javacript
- Determine device position on X,Y and Z axis with the accelerometer
- Use the accelerometer to move on-screen objects
- Access device hardware including the camera
- Obtain and save images with the camera
- Detect gestures using the Hammer.js library
- Integrate taps and press gestures in to your application
- Integrate swipe and pan gestures in to your mobile app
- Determine information about the device on which your app is running
- Work with device orientation
- Determine information about the network to which device is connected
- Determine battery status of device
- Send a push notification to an app
- Process a push notification so it appears in the messaging bar
- Configure the Config.xml for app release
- Build with Adobe PhoneGap Build
- Build with the Command Line Interface
- Complete pre-release testing of a mobile app
Best For
- Web developers comfortable with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript looking to enter mobile development.
- Programmers wanting to build cross-platform apps using a single codebase for iOS and Android.
- Developers interested in leveraging native device hardware like cameras and GPS through web technologies.
Not For
- Beginners with zero previous knowledge of web development or JavaScript programming.
- Learners strictly looking for native app development tutorials using Swift, Kotlin, or Java.
- Developers looking for modern framework alternatives like React Native or Flutter.
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