Browsing by Author "Tahvanainen, Minka"

This thesis explores the Ionic Framework, a popular open-source framework for building hybrid mobile applications using web technologies. The first part of the thesis briefly compares hybrid applications, native applications, and PWAs (Progressive Web Apps). The thesis includes a concise overview of the Ionic Framework through a literature review and a guide on how to use Ionic with React from installation to distribution, providing practical tips and recommendations for developers new to the framework. This part includes a discussion on the tools and technologies required to develop with Ionic, as well as using Ionic UI components and styling them. In addition, this thesis documents an Ionic project and workshop conducted for Knowit Solutions Oy. The project involved building a proof-of-concept mobile application using Ionic, while the workshop provided hands-on training for JavaScript developers on how to use the framework effectively. This thesis aims to introduce the Ionic Framework and demonstrate its usefulness for building mobile applications for iOS and Android with a single codebase.