Mobile Applications Development with Adobe PhoneGap Build

Duration: 2 Days

Objectives

This course is aimed at Web developers with existing HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript skills to create cross-platform mobile apps that can be packaged for app stores. , using the free and open source Phonegap Build service by Adobe. By the end of the course, delegates will be able to convert existing HTML5 web apps into fully fledged native wrapped/Hybrid apps.

Pre-requisites

HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript knowledge and a smartphone or tablet to bring to the class.

Course includes

A comprehensive set of reference notes covering course topics, follow-up telephone support and, for training on Transmedia premises, lunch and refreshments.

Course outline

Development Environments

  • Creating a “Hello World” Android app
  • Creating a “Hello World” iOS app
  • Testing Your Mobile App

HTML5 for Mobile

  • Document Structure
  • Multi-Page Documents
  • Working with Forms
  • Displaying Images

CSS3 for Mobile

  • Styling Text Elements
  • Basic Page Layout
  • Supporting Multiple Screen Sizes
  • Rounded Edges and Drop Shadows

Service Oriented Architecture for Mobile

  • Receiving Text from the Server
  • Sending Queries and Parameterised Queries to the Server
  • Parsing XML Data from the Server
  • Parsing JSON Data from the Server

Storing Data

  • Storing Data "Permanently" with localStorage
  • Storing Session Data with sessionStorage
  • Storing on the Server

Audio and Video

  • Playing Audio and Video
  • Controlling Audio and Video Output with Javascript
  • Recording Audio on the Device

Geolocation

  • Where Am I?
  • Displaying a Map
  • Working with Compass
  • Working with the Accelerometer

Working with the Address Book

  • Storing Contacts
  • Retrieving Contacts

Interfaces with jQuery Mobile

  • jQuery Mobile Basics
  • ToolBars
  • Buttons
  • Forms
  • ListViews
  • jQuery Events

This course is available as a private or customised course. Contact us for further information and to customise this course to your exact requirements:

Phone us: 0208 269 4260Book Now


"Very thorough course and enthusiastic trainer who was very helpful and responsive to individual needs."

NVIDIA

"Absolutely top quality training and facilities."

National Museum of Wales

"Very clear instruction and presentation."

Hay Group



© Transmedia . 85 Tottenham Court Road, London, W1T 4TQ  UK . 0208 269 4260