Cordova Android

Cordova Android is an Android application library that allows for Cordova-based projects to be built for the Android Platform. Cordova based applications are, at the core, applications written with web technology: HTML, CSS and JavaScript.

Apache Cordova is a project of The Apache Software Foundation (ASF).

Requirements

• Java Development Kit (JDK)
• Android SDK
• Gradle
• Node.js

Tip

Refer to the official Apache Cordova documentation for details on the requirements and prerequisites for building Cordova-Android applications. These resources outline the necessary tools, supported versions, and platform requirements:

• System Requirements
• Required Software & Tools
• Android API Level Support

Create a Cordova project

Follow the instructions in the Create your first Cordova app section of Apache Cordova Docs

Updating a Cordova project

When you install a new version of the Cordova CLI that pins a new version of the Cordova-Android platform, you can follow these simple upgrade steps within your project:

cordova platform rm android
cordova platform add android

Debugging in Android Studio

Import project in Android Studio through File > Open and targeting /path/to/your-cdv-project/platforms/android/.

Further reading

• Apache Cordova