This document provides an overview of developing mobile apps using the Ionic framework. It discusses why mobile apps are important, compares native and HTML5 approaches, and introduces the Ionic framework, AngularJS, Cordova, modules, and plugins. A live demo is shown of the Ionic View tool. Risks of the Ionic approach are also outlined. The conclusion emphasizes that Ionic provides an easy way to build cross-platform mobile apps using web technologies while accessing native device features, and that the community and tools continue improving.
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