What this learning path covers
Module 1, Getting Started with Ionic, This module equips any web developer with the practical knowledge required to use modern web technologies in building amazing Hybrid Mobile Apps using Ionic. This fast-paced, practical module that explains all the important concepts of AngularJS and Cordova framework required to develop Ionic apps. Then, it gives you a brief introduction to Hybrid Mobile Applications. It will guide you through setting up the development environment for different mobile platforms 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 use Ionic cloud services to empower your mobile apps.
Module 2, Ionic by Example, This module is is a step-by-step guide that covers the very basics of Ionic aiming to equip the reader with all the necessary knowledge needed to understand and create Ionic apps. You will start off by learning a bit about the history of Ionic, and then slowly learn to get it set up and work with its great features. You will learn to work with Ionic and create four different Ionic apps, with each app teaching you different important features of Ionic. You will also learn to connect your app to a database using Firebase. This module will also provide you with links to some great resources to further your quest for more advanced Ionic knowledge.
Module 3, Ionic 2 Cookbook, Second Edition, This module will take you through the process of developing a cross-platform mobile app using just HTML5 and Javascript based on Ionic 2, which is the latest version of Ionic using the Angular 2 framework. You will start by getting familiar with the CLI and learning how to build and run an app. You will touch on common features of real-world mobile applications, such as authenticating a user, getting data, and saving data using either Firebase or local storage. Next, the module will explain how Ionic integrates with Cordova to support native device features using ngCordova and take advantage of the existing modules around its ecosystem. You will also explore advanced topics of extending Ionic to create new components. Finally, the module will show you how to customize the Ionic theme and build an app for all platforms.