Ionic Angular Capacitor Starter Kit

Welcome to the Ionic Angular Capacitor Starter Kit! This starter kit is designed to help you quickly get started with building mobile applications using Ionic, Angular, and Capacitor. It provides a solid foundation for creating cross-platform mobile applications, whether you're targeting iOS, Android, or the Web.

Getting Started

1. Clone the Repository

Clone this repository to your local machine:

git clone https://github.com/tortuc/ionic-angular-capacitor-starter-kit.git
cd ionic-angular-capacitor-starter-kit

2. Install Dependencies

Run the following command to install the necessary dependencies for the project:

npm install

3. Serve the App in the Browser

To run the app in the browser for testing and development:

ionic serve

This will start a development server and open the app in your browser.

4. Run on a Mobile Device

You can run the app on a connected mobile device or an emulator using capacitor. First, ensure your mobile development environment is properly set up (either Android Studio for Android or Xcode for iOS). Then, use the following command:

For Android:

ionic capacitor platform add android
ionic capacitor run android

For iOS:

ionic capacitor platform add ios
ionic capacitor run ios

5. Build the App for Production

To build the app for production, use the following command:

ionic capacitor build --prod

This will generate an optimized production build of the app for either Android or iOS.

Folder Structure

The general folder structure for this starter kit is as follows:

/src
  /app              - Core app code (components, services, pages)
  /assets           - Static assets (images, icons, etc.)
  /environments     - Configuration for different environments (dev, prod)
  /theme            - Global styling and theme variables

Customizing the App

You can customize the app by editing the following:

1. Pages: Modify or add new pages in /src/app/pages.
2. Services: Modify or create new services for API calls or data management in /src/app/services.
3. UI Components: Modify existing UI components or create your own in /src/app/components. For styling, you can use CSS or SCSS files located in the /src/theme folder. Ionic uses a highly customizable design system with pre-built components, so you can easily adjust the app's look and feel.

Testing

You can run unit tests using the following command:

ng test

For end-to-end testing, use:

ng e2e

Deployment

After building the app for production, you can deploy it to the respective app stores:

• Android: Use Android Studio to upload the APK to the Google Play Store.
• iOS: Use Xcode to upload the app to the Apple App Store.

Additional Resources

• Ionic Framework Documentation
• Angular Documentation
• Capacitor Documentation

Contributing

Feel free to fork this repository and submit pull requests if you'd like to contribute. Please ensure you follow the coding guidelines and submit a description of the changes made.