A short introduction to Apache Cordova, what is it and how can it help us to develop platform independant mobile applications ?

1. Apache Cordova
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What is it ?
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Platforms
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Development
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Architecture
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Plugins
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History
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2. Apache Cordova – What is it ?
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A mobile development framework
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Cross platform development
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Uses HTML, CSS, Javascript
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Implement applications as web pages
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Access native functionality via Javascript API's
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Released via Apache V2 License
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3. Apache Cordova – Platforms
Apache Cordova is available for
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Amazon fireos
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Android
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Blackberry 10
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Firefox OS
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IOS
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Ubuntu
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Windows Phone 7
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Windows Phone 8
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Windows 8
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Tizen
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4. Apache Cordova – Development
Version 3 of Cordova offers two workflows
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Web Project
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Minimal redevelopment
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Minimal platform specific development
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Multi Platform
Uses Cordova CLI for abstraction
Native Platform
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Single platform
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Native development
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Difficult to make multi platform
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Need to use Plugman for each platform
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5. Apache Cordova – History
What is Apache Cordova's history ?
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Developed as PhoneGap
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Adobe purchase Nitobi – Oct 2011
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PhoneGap given to Apache
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Renamed Cordoba
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6. Apache Cordova – Pros and Cons
What are Cordova's Benefits ?
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Develop once
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Multi platform compatible
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Port web apps to mobile
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Access native functionality via API's
What is the possible down side
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Lost / inaccessible native features
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Less rich UI style
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7. Apache Cordova – Plugins
What Plugins are available for Apache Cordova ?
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Battery
Geolocation
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Camera
Globalisation
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Console
In App Browser
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Contacts
Media
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Device
Media Capture
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Device Motion
Network Information
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Device Orientation
Splash Screen
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Dialogs
Vibration
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File
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File Transfer
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8. Apache Cordova – Architecture
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10. Contact Us
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Feel free to contact us at
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