Principles of Mobile App Development

Discover a better way to build apps that run on just about any smartphone or tablet. This course will demonstrate ways to imagine, design, build, and optimize a cross-platform mobile app using the very latest HTML5 standards. You'll learn to create fast, efficient apps that work seamlessly on iPhone, iPad, Android, and Windows Phone without needing to master multiple programming languages.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Build Apps with HTML5 and CSS3: Create mobile apps using HTML5 and CSS3 for a responsive and visually appealing design.

2. Script with JavaScript and Frameworks: Utilize JavaScript and frameworks like jQuery, jQuery Mobile, and AJAX to enhance app functionality.

3. Integrate Web Services: Understand and implement web services within your app for dynamic content and features.

4. Use Geolocation: Access and use the built-in geolocation capabilities of smartphones to determine user location.

5. Create Mobile Mashups: Combine different web services using web APIs to create innovative mobile mashups.

6. Optimize App Performance: Apply techniques to optimize the performance of your mobile apps.

7. Convert to Native Apps: Convert HTML5 apps into native apps that can be submitted to app stores.

8. Design for Multiple Platforms: Ensure your app runs smoothly on iPhone, iPad, Android, and Windows Phone.

9. Maximize Mobile Performance: Implement strategies to maximize the performance of your mobile apps on various devices.

10. Publish and Market Apps: Learn the process of publishing your app and utilizing marketing strategies to reach a wider audience.

This course will equip you with the skills needed to become a proficient mobile app developer, opening doors to new freelance and employment opportunities.

Outline

• The Basics of Mobile Apps and App Design

• Building Your First Mobile App

• Introducing HTML5

• Formatting HTML5 with CSS3

• Scripting with JavaScript

• Jump-Start Your App with jQuery Mobile

• Accessing Device Features and Storage

• Web APIs and Mashups

• HTML5 Graphics and Animation

• Optimizing for Mobile Devices

• Maximizing Mobile Performance

• Convert Your App to a Native App

External Partnership
In an effort to broaden our course offerings, Syracuse University has partnered with leaders in their respective fields to provide learning opportunities for our students. This course is brought to you through our partnership with ed2go. Once you have completed the checkout process, you should expect to be contacted by a ed2go representative within 1-3 business days with information on how to access your course material and getting started. They will be your main point of contact while you are going through the coursework. Feel free to reach out to Syracuse University if you have any questions at microcredential@syr.edu or 315.443.2588.