PhoneGap is an open source platform that allows you to create cross-platform mobile applications with HTML, JavaScript, and CSS. In order to interact with device hardware, PhoneGap provides a JavaScript API that will interface with features such as the on-board camera, GPS, and accelerometer. Even though PhoneGap is great for developing cross-platform applications, the code for developing applications while targetting one platform or another will vary. One of the greatest differences to overcome is the required software requirements. This tutorial will provide an in-depth review of setting up your development environment for Android, and will build a simple “Hello World” app.
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