As with any workflow to creating software, our development environment is critical. So, let's take some time setting up the environment preferred by many engineers to create native applications. In this section, we'll go over the installation of Xcode, and an overview of the Integrated Development Environment (IDE). We'll continue by setting up the PhoneGap framework and lastly look at how the iOS Simulator plays a critical roll in testing our app. As a bonus, we'll look at configuring our application to fit our needs in this chapter. So let's get started.
Xcode is the preferred IDE for native application development on the iOS operating system, as it is actively supported by Apple and specifically tailored to the OS X and iOS operating systems. The IDE is provided by Apple and can be used to create Mac OS X, iPhone, and iPad applications. While it can also be used for other various types of development, these three platforms...