PhoneGap Build is the cloud-based version, which allows you to take apps built with HTML, CSS, and javascript and compile them into native, store-ready mobile apps. All without any SDKs. In this course, Chris Griffith introduces the PhoneGap ecosystem and the basics of PhoneGap Build. He shows how to set up an account for development and create, configure, and compile your first project with PhoneGap Build. Once you've mastered these fundamentals, Chris shows how to extend your app plugins, debug your app, and then prep it for release in the App Store, Google Play store, or Windows Store.

Topics include:
* What is PhoneGap Build?
* Setting up for Android or iOS development
* Creating a PhoneGap Build project
* Exploring the HTML structure of the app
* Defining build platforms and parameters
* Adding icons and splash screens
* Building the app via a ZIP file or GitHub
* Extending an app with plugins
* Debugging a PhoneGap Build app
* Preparing for release

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