Beginning PhoneGap
Now web developers can create cross-platform mobile apps in a language they already knowAre you a web developer eager to move into the mobile space, but don't have the time to learn a new language? Then PhoneGap is what you've been waiting for. PhoneGap is a free and open source framework that allows you to create cross-platform applications using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.Beginning PhoneGapshows you how to make it happen. After a brief review on installing and configuring PhoneGap, you quickly dive into using PhoneGap to build iOS, Android, and Blackberry applications. Each chapter provides an in-depth view of different components, and lets you master each through exercises before moving on to the next piece. By the end of the book, you'll be ready to create your own mobile applications.Beginning PhoneGap:Walks you through the entire process of creating a PhoneGap application, including contacts, the camera, media files, storage options, and moreDemonstrates how to install and configure PhoneGap for iOS, Android, BlackBerry, webOS, and SymbianReviews event objects and event typesShares techniques for working with the network, the device, and notificationsProvides essential guidance on mastering the filesystem, web databases, and storageEncourages you to make the most of Geolocation, Compass, and AccelerometerIncludes an array of exercises throughout the book where you can apply what you just learnedWrox Beginning guidesare crafted to make learning programming languages and technologies easier than you think, providing a structured, tutorial format that will guide you through all the techniques involved.wrox.comProgrammer ForumsJoin our Programmer to Programmer forums to ask and answer programming questions about this book, join discussions on the hottest topics in the industry, and connect with fellow programmers from around the world.Code DownloadsTake advantage of free code samples from this book, as well as code samples from hundreds of other books, all ready to use.Read MoreFind articles, ebooks, sample chapters and tables of contents for hundreds of books, and more reference resources on programming topics that matter to you.