Apache Cordova
Apache Cordova is an open-source mobile development framework that allows developers to build cross-platform mobile applications using standard web technologies such as HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript. It wraps web applications in a native container, enabling access to device features like the camera, GPS, and accelerometer through JavaScript APIs. This approach allows a single codebase to be deployed across multiple mobile platforms, including iOS, Android, and Windows.
Developers should use Apache Cordova when they need to create mobile apps quickly and cost-effectively for multiple platforms without learning native languages like Swift or Kotlin. It is ideal for simple to moderately complex applications, such as content-driven apps, prototypes, or internal business tools, where performance requirements are not extremely demanding. However, it may not be suitable for graphics-intensive apps like games or those requiring deep native integration.