This book is for web developers who want to be productive in the mobile market quickly. In fact, by using PhoneGap, it's possible to deploy native applications based on web standards. This book assumes a very small knowledge of HTML/CSS/JavaScript and mobile platforms, such as Android, BlackBerry, iOS, and Windows Phone, and takes the reader step-by-step into a deep overview of PhoneGap and its APIs.
What you will learn
Get acquainted with the fundamentals of PhoneGap
Use HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to create, debug, and deploy your own mobile applications
Work with mobilespecific frameworks such as iOS and Android to design your applications
Install and work with all PhoneGap/Cordova plugins
Implement deviceoriented APIs related to contacts, files, the camera, and geolocations
Use PhoneGap/Cordova events for accessibility
Enhance and optimize your application for realtime environments