Chapter 1. An Introduction to Apache Cordova

In this chapter, we will discover the world of Apache Cordova and cover the following topics:

• What Apache Cordova is
• The differences between the different mobile development approaches (mobile web, hybrid mobile, and native mobile applications)
• Why you should use Apache Cordova to develop your mobile applications
• The basics of Apache Cordova architecture

Finally, we will have a quick overview of the current APIs of Apache Cordova 3.