
Open the helloworld folder in your files. This will allow you to make changes to the project. When prompted, if you’d like to add Cordova plugins, type N or No.Ĭhange your directory to the helloworld directory we’ve just created.
blank selects the built-in blank template, which contains a single bare starter page. helloworld will be the directory name and app name for your project. start signals to the CLI to create a new application. Now we’ll make a basic HelloWorld app to show you the ropes.įirst, create a folder, helloworld, for your project with the following command: ionic start helloworld blank Wait for the command to run its course, and you’ll have everything you need! We’ll install the Cordova version of Ionic that includes both softwares.Įnter the following code into your command line. You’ll need Node.js installed to install Ionic. First, we’ll cover how to install Ionic, then move to the traditional Hello World program.
Now that you’ve got some background knowledge, let’s jump into the hands-on learning.
No hot-reloading support, must restart the app to apply changes.
Plugin dependency, apps may fully break if a plugin is missing. Slow performance for Ionic Native apps (especially for graphics-heavy apps). Easy to pick up for those experienced in Sass, CSS, or HTML. Supported by top mobile and web platforms. Extensive built-in UI options and elements. This platform-specific tuning allows you to create apps that perform and look great on any Ionic-supported platform. The embedded browser separates the source code from the device and acts as a translator between the behavior outlined in the code and the specifics of the device.
The biggest advantage of Ionic apps (and hybrid apps in general) is that you can build a single codebase then customize it for specific platforms like iOS, Android, or Windows. The embedded browser and any plugins are invisible to the user. The device installs the app container locally (like a native app), but the app uses an embedded browser to connect to any mobile platform capabilities.
Ionic is used to create hybrid apps, which is essentially a web app that’s been wrapped up in a native shell. Ionic even allows you to develop Ionic Native apps without any framework. You can use Ionic to build UIs for mobile apps created with Angular, React, or Vue.js. It was originally built on top of AngularJS but now supports all the top front-end frameworks. Ionic is an open-source software development kit (SDK) used to develop mobile, desktop, or Progressive Web Applications (PWA).