Capacitor

Capacitor is an open-source cross-platform app runtime that enables web developers to build native mobile apps (iOS, Android) and Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) using standard web technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. It acts as a bridge between web code and native device features, allowing access to native APIs through a consistent interface. Unlike traditional hybrid frameworks, Capacitor embraces the web platform and integrates seamlessly with existing web projects.

Also known as: CapacitorJS, Capacitor Framework, Ionic Capacitor, Capacitor App Runtime, Capacitor Native Bridge

Why learn Capacitor?

Developers should use Capacitor when they want to create mobile apps from web-based projects without rewriting code in native languages, especially for teams with web development expertise. It's ideal for converting existing web apps into mobile apps, building cross-platform apps with access to native device features (camera, GPS, etc.), and maintaining a single codebase for web and mobile. Capacitor is particularly well-suited for projects using modern web frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.

Learning Resources

• docs: Capacitor Official Documentation
• tutorial: Getting Started with Capacitor - Ionic Academy
• video: Capacitor Crash Course on YouTube
• course: Building Mobile Apps with Capacitor - Udemy Course
• book: Capacitor: Cross-platform Apps with Web Tech - Book by Simon Grimm