“Excellent training for Intro to iOS App Development. I learned quite a bit in a short amount of time!” – Dan H., Johns Hopkins Medicine (iPhone & iPad iOS Application Development Introduction)
Duration & Times: 2 Days – 8:30AM-3:00PM EST
Locations for Training:
Course Description: In this hands-on, two-day Cross-Platform Mobile App Development training course, you will build upon HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript fundamentals and learn by creating, packaging and developing mobile apps. You will use PhoneGap Build and jQuery Mobile for mobile app development. This course is taught by our expert mobile apps developer, to deliver you the industry best practices and mobile application development tools to use for building an app, and learning app design. The types of mobile application development platforms covered in this course include iPhone (iOS) app development, Android app development, and Windows app development for smartphones. The topics covered in this course include HTML5/CSS3/JavaScript and responsive layout for apps, setting up a development environment with tools like Brackets and Code Editor, building a simple app with PhoneGap Build, applying the jQuery Mobile framework for rapid app development, using PhoneGap Build for formating and enabling an API, and lastly, delivering a cross platform mobile app.
Prerequisites: The following ThinkB!G classes or working knowledge in all topics covered in these outlines:
HTML, HTML5 Introduction with CSS
HTML5 & CSS3 Advanced for Responsive Web Design
JavaScript & jQuery Intro (optional)
JavaScript & jQuery Advanced with JSON & Ajax (optional)
Required Technical Set-Up:
• Primary computer connected to a second monitor OR second computer to view instructor live
• Reliable High-speed internet connection
• Web Browser: Google Chrome Preferred (Alternative: Microsoft Edge)
• 3-Button Computer mouse
• Audio Speaker/Microphone (built-in to computer or external)
Job Roles That Use Cross-Platform Mobile App Development:
Programmers
Web Developers
Mobile Game Developers
Projects That Use Cross-Platform Mobile App Development:
Creating Mobile Apps for iOs, Android, and Windows 8 Smartphones using one codebase
[one_half]1. HTML5/CSS3/JavaScript and Responsive Layout for Apps Overview
Defining Structure with HTML5
Responsive Styling with CSS3
Adding JavaScript to Enhance Interface and Responsiveness
Configuring meta tags for proper viewing
2. Setting up Development Environment
Browser
Code Editor
Brackets
Dreamweaver
Notepad++
Local Server
XAMPP
WAMPP
MAMPP
LAMPP
Local Server is required for external data calls
Open Source Solutions for Working with JavaScript and JQuery
3. Building a Simple Mobile App with Phone Gap Build
The Role of Cordova/PhoneGap Libraries
Using PhoneGap Build to Package App
4. Using the jQuery Mobile Framework for Rapid App Development
Structure of a jQuery Mobile App
jQuery Mobile Elements: Pages, Buttons, Lists
jQuery Mobile APIs: Change Page
[/one_half][one_half_last]5. The Config.xml File and PhoneGap Build
Splash Screen sizes and formats
Icon Sizes and Formats
App playback and configuration
Enabling and restricting features on Device
Enabling Phonegap API plugins
6. PhoneGap API Example
Example to demonstrate how plugins are used to control mobile device hardware
7. Packaging and Delivering a Cross-Platform App
Provisioning
Certificates
Signing the App
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Disclaimer: All course objectives and outlines are used as a guideline and are subject to change to ensure the latest information is covered to support real world use of the technology.
Software Versions: ThinkB!G open enrollment classes are taught on the most current version of software whenever possible. To request a specific version, please Contact Us or call us at 301-362-2250.
No certification available
If you have a team of individuals, you can receive bulk discounts by doing your own Private training session & cover your specific learning objectives!
“Excellent training for Intro to iOS App Development. I learned quite a bit in a short amount of time!” – Dan H., Johns Hopkins Medicine (iPhone & iPad iOS Application Development Introduction)
“Learning just the basics of jQuery for mobile makes making apps for mobile devices a breeze! I can’t wait to make my own to share on multiple platforms and devices.” – Gordon W., Booz Allen Hamilton (Cross-Platform Mobile App Development Training)
“I love having classes with [this Instructor]! He’s just an awesome guy. This particular class was a little fast paced for my level of knowledge, but the fact that I got as much as I *DID* out of it says something about him. :)” – Laurie B., DOD (Cross-Platform Mobile App Development Course)
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