1 Reply Latest reply: Jun 22, 2014 1:08 PM by ZeshanB1 RSS

    Tools for Mobile App Development with HTML5/CSS

    RWMOREY71 Community Member
    RWMOREY71 Apr 16, 2014 8:48 AM

      Hi --

       

      I am interested in learning to develop cross platform mobile apps using HTML5 and CSS.

       

      Which Adobe product(s) (and other tools) are best for this?

       

      I'm guessing that Apache Cordova and Adobe PhoneGap Build are places to start but I'm looking for input from others.

       

      I'm also guessing the Adobe Edge products are appropriate "IDEs" for this kind of thing?

       

      What does Cordova bring to the table that isn't available in native HTML5/CSS?

       

      I apologize if this is not the correct forum for this question but upon reviewing the list of available forums this seemed like the best fit.

       

      Thanks

       

      Rich

        • 1. Re: Tools for Mobile App Development with HTML5/CSS
          ZeshanB1 Community Member
          ZeshanB1 Jun 22, 2014 1:08 PM (in response to RWMOREY71)

          Rich,

           

          There are few routs you could go to create a Mobile App using Adobe tools.

           

          1. Adobe Muse then export from Muse and visit build.adobe.com as Brad pointed out here:

          Can I make a Mobile site with Muse and then go through PhoneGap?

           

          "Export as HTML and the create a zip file with the contents. Go to Phonegap,s website and submit the app directly from there instead of through Dreamweaver."

           

          2. Dreamweaver and Phonegap build access inside Dreamweaver. Read other users experiences on this community form before you rely solely on Dreamweaver to upload your app to build.adobe.com

           

          3. Manually coding and uploading your html, js, css, assets (images, audio etc) files coded either in new adobe Edge Code or Dreamweaver to build.phonegap.com

           

          For easier graphic editing for media devices use Adobe's Fireworks graphics software instead of Adobe Photoshop for graphics. Once you start on your project there are various workflows you can use depending on what you are trying to make.

           

          -Zeshan B.