Rapid Prototyping for Web and Mobile | Washington, D.C.

About this workshop series

Do you have an idea you want to bring to the web, iOS, and Android? Or maybe you are a web developer who wants to get started in mobile? Rapid Prototyping for Web and Mobile will teach you a set of web development techniques that will allow you to create a cross-platform product. Concepts covered in this course will include:

• Using a RESTful API to manage your data

• Designing a thin interface with MVVM frameworks

• Packaging web code for mobile deployment

• Leveraging smartphone features for enhanced experience

Takeaways

• Use Django and REST Framework module to create RESTful web API

• Use KnockoutJS to create a MVVM front end with JavasScript, HTML, and CSS

• Theme your front end with Bootstrap

• Deploy web version to Heroku

• Create and configure Cordova project with your front end code

• Compile Cordova project for Android or iOS

• Use Cordova plugins to access native phone features

Prereqs & Preparation

• Wire framing and UX design
• Front end development in HTML/CSS/JS
• Back end development in Python
• Comfortable working with the command line