PhoneGap is a distribution of Apache Cordova. You can think of Apache Cordova as the engine that powers PhoneGap, similar to how Blink is the engine that powers Chrome or Opera. Over time, the PhoneGap distribution may contain additional tools that tie into other Adobe services, which would not be appropriate for an Apache project. For example, PhoneGap Build.
If you are new to PhoneGap, please read this information before posting:
- Explanation of PhoneGap/Cordova for the layman (Steve Husting)
- Which programming language should I learn to make apps? (Steve Husting)
- Top Mistakes by Developers new to Phonegap (Jesse Monroy)
When asking a question, provide us with the following information where it is pertinent:
- Your PhoneGap and Cordova version, as well as the platform version you are using (Android, iOS, etc.)
- JavaScript technologies you are using: jQuery, Ionic, etc.
- Platform(s) you are targeting: iOS, Android, etc.
- If you have tested on a physical device, include device models as well.
- OS and version you are building on: PC, Mac, Ubuntu, etc.
- Software you are using to build/compile: CLI, Eclipse, Adobe products, etc.
If something is "not working" then provide the above and:
- Post an example that reproduces the error by cutting the code down to the smallest it can be while still demonstrating the error. Please do not post hundreds or thousands of lines of code.
- Exact error messages you are receiving. These should include the log information before the error message as often the error occurs a long way before the message.
- Screen shots or animations showing the issue if possible (and an explanation of what's wrong and what you expect to see). Please do not post just the screen shots of error messages as they are often impossible to read and rarely have the right information.
- Be concise and clear about what your problem is. Remember that nearly no one will have any idea about your project, your level of experience, what your app should do (or shouldn't) or what you have done to try and fix the problem.
The people who get the most help are the people who provide a clear explanation of what their problem is and provide accurate and appropriate information to help others debug their problem. You have to help us to help you.
