Mobile & Native

One of the biggest advantages of developing on the Famo.us platform is that you can write your application in one, familiar set of technologies — HTML, CSS, and JavaScript — and then deploy your application to just about any mainstream mobile device.

Building for native

Right out of the box, your Famo.us app is web-ready. But you can publish it to the app stores, too. Here are the tools that make it possible to compile your Famo.us app to run natively.

Cordova / PhoneGap

Apache Cordova / Adobe PhoneGap provide free, easy-to-use command-line tools for building your app to run on iOS and Android devices. In ten-or-so steps, you’ll be able to load your Famo.us app on your smartphone. More about Famo.us with Cordova / Phonegap »

Crosswalk

Intel Crosswalk makes it easier to develop for Android devices, offering a cross-compatible, plug-in-able runtime that includes the most up-to-date APIs. It’s fully compatible with Cordova/PhoneGap, too. (Coming soon!)

Optimizing for native

When developing an application to run on native devices, you’ll face a different set of considerations than developing for browsers and larger viewports. Here are Famo.us’ own guides to help you navigate this complex landscape.

Battery life

Most mobile users will experience your application while unplugged from a long-term power source. Learn the rules of thumb for keeping your application battery-friendly. Learn about Famo.us and mobile device battery life »

First stop: Cordova / PhoneGap »