Apache Cordova

Meet Apache Cordova

Apache Cordova is an open-source framework for turning web applications into mobile apps. Developers build interfaces with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, then package that code inside a native application for platforms such as Android and iOS. The interface runs in a WebView, while plugins connect JavaScript to device capabilities including the camera, files, geolocation, and network information.

The command-line tools create projects, add target platforms and plugins, and build or run applications using each platform's development tools. Teams can reuse web assets across platforms and write custom plugins when existing integrations do not cover their needs. Cordova provides the application runtime; developers choose their own interface components or web framework. It suits web teams packaging shared application code for mobile distribution.