• Most popular cross-platform framework for mobile hybrid app development
• Created and maintained by Adobe
• Open source
• CSS3 + HTML5 + JavaScript
• Works by embedding the HTML5 code inside a native WebView on the device
  
• Strengths
  • Open sourced and free to use
  • Uses web languages (easy for web devs to learn)
  • PhoneGap will compile and build your apps on their cloud
  • Large, helpful community
• Weaknesses
  • Performance
  • Even though it is open sourced, it is difficult to add new functionality
• Getting Started:
  • Step 1: Install PhoneGap Desktop Client (recommended)- http://docs.phonegap.com/getting-started/1-install-phonegap/desktop/
    Easy to follow instructions for both Mac and PC (both have installers)
  • Step 2: Install Mobile App http://docs.phonegap.com/getting-started/2-install-mobile-app/
    Install an app on your phone that allows you to preview and test your apps as you develop them
  • Step 3: Create a new project and start to code!
    
    Either drag and drop existing folders or start from a template