Udemy – Build a Cross-Platform Mobile App with PhoneGap

Get started quickly on building your first hybrid app using HTML5, CSS, JavaScript and jQuery Mobile.

The “write once, run anywhere" mantra holds true when it comes to the development of hybrid, cross-platform apps. Web developers are already using HTML5, CSS and JavaScript so it makes sense to build web and mobile apps with what they know! Hybrid, native-like, mobile app development is gaining momentum for that reason, especially since development costs are significantly reduced.

Develop Your First Hybrid Mobile App

get started with one of the most well supported touch-optimized web frameworks jQuery Mobile
find out how customizing your app with your own CSS and JavaScript can easily be accomplished
create apps with interactive elements such as a quiz which will increase engagement and interest


Enjoy the Benefits of Cross-Platform Development

This course is not an overview but rather a detailed step-by-step guide through the process of developing your first hybrid app. For your convenience, all of the required code snippets and other resources are made available to download. By the end of the course you will have built and compiled your first mobile app ready for the app store.
What are the requirements?

It is recommended that you use a text editor such as Brackets since its Live Preview feature works great for this project
Mozilla Firefox is the recommended browser to use on your computer

What am I going to get from this course?

Over 15 lectures and 1.5 hours of content!
Understand how jQuery Mobile provides a touch-friendly user interface
Create and incorporate custom CSS and JavaScript into your mobile app
Understand responsive web design by using media queries
Insert images and sounds into an app
Provide interactivity and user engagement with JavaScript
Deploy your app with PhoneGap Build

What is the target audience?

It is recommended that you have a working knowledge of HTML, CSS and JavaScript