PhoneGap is an open source framework that allows developers to build mobile apps using HTML, CSS and JavaScript. It works by taking these files and compiling them into apps that can run across multiple platforms such as iOS, Android, Windows and Blackberry. Developers upload their code to the Adobe PhoneGap Build cloud service, which generates apps for different devices. This allows apps to be created more quickly and easily across platforms. While testing on Android is simple, Apple testing requires an additional development certificate.

1. PhoneGap
Marissa Parmele

2. What is PhoneGap?
 PhoneGap, is a Cordova program. It is an open source
option for building your app and making it mobile across
multiple platforms.
 What platforms does it target?
 IOS, Android, Windows, Blackberry and more.

3. What code do you have to have?
 PhoneGap takes your HTML, CSS, and JavaScript files and
uses them to build your app for different devices.
 Why doesn’t it use PHP/JSF/JAVA/orASP?
 This is to easily allow your PhoneGap app to remotely access
existing business processes while the device is not
connected to the internet.

4. How does it work?
 You simply upload your files with the Adobe PhoneGap
Build cloud service.
 The program then compiles your code, which cuts down
on your development time.

5. What features can you use in your app?
 Accelerometer
 Camera
 Compass
 Contacts
 File
 Geolocation
 Media
 Network
 Notification(Alert)
 Notification(Sound)
 Notification(Vibration)
 Storage

6. Is it costly?
 Because it is open standard, it is FREE!!!
 You can use this for your mobile applications for personal
use, commercial use, open source, or any combination.
 You can contribute to Cordova for the PhoneGap
program though.

7. Get Started!
 Simply log into your creative.adobe.com account.
 If you do not have one, simply sign up for one. It’s free! But of
course you can always upgrade for more options and
features.
 Access the PhoneGap Build option through Edge Tools
and Services.

8. That’s cool, but what do I do now?
 Simply create your app or program with your html, js, and
css files.
 Upload them through the PhoneGap Build interface.
 PhoneGap then generates a QR code for you to access
your app.
 You can test it on any Android device hassle free. Apple
is a bit different…

9. Apple is Different? WHAT?
 To test your app on the Apple IOS platform, you have to
go through the development program with them and
get a Developer’s Certificate.
 Once that is set up and the steps completed, you can
then access your app on your Apple device.

10. Why it’s Cool…
 It’s cool because it takes the hassle out of your
development process. (And if you’re like me, that is a
very awesome thing. Kudos indeed!)
 It makes it easy for a fast turnaround on a project.
 So go ahead, and try something new with PhoneGap
Build today!

11. Examples
 BBC Olympics
 Tripcase
 Harmonious