Ionic Framework
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Features
37 features across 17 categories
Architecture(2)
Embed micro frontend experiences into any native app to increase productivity and scale development
Add web-based experiences to any iOS or Android mobile app with deep native integrations and seamless integration
CI/CD(5)
Publish directly to Apple and Google App Stores from a secure cloud environment
Integrate existing CI/CD infrastructure, build continuously, release instantly, publish as often as you like
Fully managed cloud app delivery platform with build, publish, and scale capabilities
Deploy remote live app updates in realtime to users immediately without app store resubmission
Compile native binaries for iOS and Android, go from Web to native with no platform dependencies or complex build steps
Community(1)
Vibrant, growing community with 100+ meetups worldwide, Discord, Forum, and GitHub access
Components(7)
Stock with two platform modes, fine-grained focus control, accessible to screen readers
Allow for the display and selection of multiple options from a set of options
Can contain several different elements such as avatars, text, and icons
A wrapper to the HTML input element with custom styling and additional functionality
Supports keyboard and touch input, step interval, multiple thumb, and RTL direction
Can be switched on or off by pressing or swiping and can also be checked programmatically
Over 100 pre-built UI components including Slider, Alert, Chip, Checkbox, Toggle, Input, Action Sheet, Calendar, Modal, Progress Bar and more
Core Development(2)
Build stunning, flexible UIs for all major app platforms from a single shared codebase
100% open source mobile SDK for building cross-platform applications
Deployment(1)
Deploy Ionic apps directly to iOS and Android app stores using the Capacitor bridge and cross-platform plugin APIs
Developer Tools(4)
A powerful command-line interface to create, build, test, and deploy apps with support for favorite JS framework CLIs
Speed up development process by developing right on device and making use of Hot Refresh to see changes applied instantly
Enhanced editor tooling that helps follow best practices and perform common tasks from within your editor
Build and preview directly in your Web Browser with first-class developer experience
Framework Integration(1)
Built-in support for React, Angular, Vue, or use without any framework at all
Learning Resources(1)
Comprehensive documentation for building apps and getting started quickly
Native Integration(2)
Access full native device functionality with JavaScript through a seamless native integration bridge
Simple Plugin API for creating custom native experiences with Swift on iOS, Java on Android, and JavaScript for web
Native Plugins(4)
Capture photos, save images, and configure hardware settings with native device camera integration
Save and read documents, assets, and other content to device filesystem
Library of native device plugins for Maps, Geolocation, Bluetooth, and more
Share content in any share-enabled app a user has installed
Performance(1)
Built to be fast by default with hardware accelerated transitions and touch-optimized gestures
Security(1)
Build highly secure apps across iOS, Android, and the Web from a single codebase with best-in-class mobile protection
Support(1)
Partner support at every stage of development from Ionic experts
Theming(2)
Pre-built iOS and Material Design themes with Adaptive Styling to display correctly on platforms they're rendered on
Easily tailor the components and create custom UIs that match your brand
Training(1)
Empower teams with the skills to deliver faster through professional training programs
UI/UX(1)
Give users light and dark theme choices so they can choose what's most eye-friendly
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Integrations
8 known integrations