The State of Mobile Development with JavaScript

Explore the current state and future trends of mobile development using JavaScript in this comprehensive conference talk. Delve into the diverse landscape of platforms, tools, frameworks, libraries, and development strategies. Gain insights into progressive web apps, native apps, and hybrid approaches. Learn about mobile frameworks, Cordova plugins, and tools like Ionic and React Native. Examine the pros and cons of different development approaches, including native, hybrid, and web-based solutions. Discover practical examples through demos and code snippets. Walk away with a clear understanding of the current mobile development ecosystem and its future direction, empowering you to make informed decisions for your next mobile project.

Intro
Evolution of JavaScript
Evolving JavaScript
Problems with JavaScript
Progressive Web Apps
Native Apps
Competing Concerns
Native
Targeting
Applications
Plugins
Web
Native vs Hybrid
Progressive Web
Mobile Frameworks
Hybrid
Demo
Directory Structure
Application Design
Xcode
Targets
iOS Simulator
Cordova Plugins
Cordova Plugins Marketplace
Using Plugins
API Calls
GetPicture API
GetLocation API
Native Controls
Other tooling
Ionic
Build iOS
Leveraging Ionic
Taco Tools
Debug Settings
Native Hybrid
Hybrid Promise
Hybrid Backlash
The Webview
React Native
iOS
UIKit
TypeScript
XML Dialect
JavaScript
Project Overview
Frameworks
React vs Angular
UI frameworks
GitHub
NativeScriptorg
Questions