Module 9: Next Steps

Next Steps

Now that you’ve got a basic app up and running you may be looking for additional information on where to proceed. This module is meant to share some useful resources for taking your app development process to the next level.

Testing, Profiling

You’ll want to find tools for helping you test and debug your apps. You should also look at using a tool to measure performance metrics. Here are some links to tools and resources that can help you further:

Securing your App

Push Notification Support

Push notifications are a common requirement when developing mobile apps. See the links below for help implementing them in your PhoneGap apps. - Attend Simon MacDonald’s Push Notifications Workshop today at 2:15 - Simon’s MacDonald’s PhoneGap Day Push Notification Workshop

Plugin Development

There are a vast number of plugins currently available for Cordova but you still may find yourself needing a specific native feature that is not already supported. Learn how to write your own plugin below.

App Submission (provisioning, code signing, submitting to app stores)

Adding Analytics

Analytics can be used to determine how your app is being used, which features are popular and where your pain points are.
-Adding Analytics to your PhoneGap Apps

Updating your App (Over the Air Updates)

Update your apps in the iOS App Store quickly without waiting on long approval processes using over the air updates. Use the following links as potential resources:

A/B Testing

Experiment with your app and see what works best. Change colors, layout, images, marketing copy or whatever you want to test to understand the impact of the change by using an A/B testing service.

Below are some plugins for services supporting PhoneGap apps:

Performance Tips