Modern Mobile App Tool-Chains

Explore the modern mobile app development tool-chain in this JSConf 2014 talk by Jordan Matthiesen. Discover how the Visual Studio team curated a set of tools like Apache Cordova, Ripple, and Cordova CLI to streamline app building within a single development environment. Learn about the integration of JavaScript libraries, emulators, and open-source projects to enhance the mobile app creation process. Gain insights into the challenges faced and solutions implemented, including the use of TypeScript and plugins. Walk through best practice examples and understand how pre-existing tools were combined with unique capabilities to create a more efficient development workflow.