Build Mobile Websites and Apps for Smart Devices

Be guided through the process of designing and building for the mobile web from start to finish.

This book is a practical guide for those interested in taking part in one of the most exciting developments in computing since the internet itself: the mobile web. With mobile web usage expected to overtake desktop browsers in the next year, you’ll be perfectly placed to take advantage! Build Mobile is a fun and accessible approach to mobile development — and the perfect intro for beginners.

Build Mobile Websites and Apps for Smart Devices, as the name suggests, is all about designing for mobile devices. It’s about designing for the future. This book will guide you through the process of designing and building a mobile web application from scratch.

What will I learn?

• Design effective mobile interfaces: Learn the fundamental rules of great mobile UI design.
• Create responsive layouts that are smart layouts: Use HTML5 and CSS3 to build fast, responsive layouts that look great on all devices.
• Capture that “native app” feel: Learn to use JavaScript to create a native app feel with transitions, touch and swipe events, animations, and more.
• Get the most out of every device: Leverage the power of APIs to take advantage of built-in device functionality.
• Tame the natives! Use PhoneGap to generate highly effective native apps for iOS, Android, BlackBerry, and other platforms—and sell it online.

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