Learn to create speedy cross-platform applications with ease using Webix. You will begin with
an introduction to Webix and basic usage exploring the interface components and utilities it
offers as well as the tools available (skin builder form builder and code snippet testing
facility). You'll understand how Webix can integrate with other popular libraries and
frameworks including Angular Vue React and more (as well as third-party components like
dHTMLx and rich text editors). You will learn tangential topics including communication with
back-end systems (Node.js and common related tooling) packaging as a Cordova app and of
course you will learn how to use Webix following the Progressive Web App delivery mechanism.
Offering a complete solution in a single bundle this JavaScript UI framework provides a rich
set of interface components application architecture direction and commonly-needed utility and
ancillary capabilities.Every topic will be taught apractical way explored within the context
of building real-world working apps not through unrelated snippets. Bringing 25 years of
professional development experience to the table author Frank Zammetti uses his unique levity
to teach you how to get up and running with this new and upcoming framework. What You'll Learn
Explore the capabilities and UI widgets it provides and the features that make it stand out
from its competitors Build one web technology-based app that works on both desktops and mobile
devices (Android and iOS) Create and hook a Webix app up to a Node.js Express-based RESTful
server API for data storage Mobilize a Webix app using both PhoneGap and Progressive Web App
techniques Enhance your Webix and general development skills in the most fun way possible: by
building a game Who This Book Is For Moderately experienced front-end developers who want to
learn about Webix and the power it brings to client-side development. Developers looking to use
their web development skills to build cross-platform apps that work on both desktop and mobile
devices with Webix as the foundation. A working knowledge of CSS HTML and JavsScript is
assumed though you don't need to be an expert.
