Getting Started with Ionic

Key Features Develop engaging mobile experiences with a native-looking UI in Ionic and AngularJS Build mobile applications with a native UI and interactions with device APIs using popular web technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript Create an e-commerce mobile app using tutorials and code samples Book Description Hybrid Apps are a promising choice in mobile app development to achieve cost effectiveness and rapid development. However, they were not preferred over native apps until few years back due to a poor performance and bad user experience, but everything has changed with the release of Ionic. It has evolved as the most popular choice for Hybrid Mobile App development as it tends to match the native experience and provides robust components/tools to build apps. Getting Started with Ionic equips any web developer with the basic knowledge needed to use modern web technologies to build amazing hybrid mobile apps using Ionic. This fast-paced, practical book explains all the important concepts of AngularJS and Cordova Framework required to develop apps, then gives you a brief introduction to hybrid mobile applications. It will guide you through setting up the environment to develop mobile apps, and through the multiple options and features available in Ionic so you can use them in your mobile apps. Features such as the Side Menu, Tabs, Touch Interactions, and native features such as Bar Code, Camera, and Geolocations are all covered.. Finally, we’ll show you how to use Cordova plugins and publish your apps. What you will learn Get to know about Hybrid Apps and AngularJS Set up a development environment to build Hybrid Apps Navigate around the components and routing in Ionic Use different Ionic directives for a mobile-specific experience Integrate an Ionic App with backend web services Work with plugins to include native functionality in your hybrid apps Test your apps on real devices Build an e-commerce

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. All About Hybrid Mobile Apps and Ionic Framework
Chapter 2. Setting up the Environment the Right Way
Chapter 3. Start Building Your First Ionic App
Chapter 4. Navigation and Routing in an Ionic App
Chapter 5. Accessorizing Your App with Ionic Components
Chapter 6. Integrating App with Backend Services
Chapter 7. Testing App on Real Devices
Chapter 8. Working with Cordova Plugins – ngCordova
Chapter 9. Future of Ionic