Checks the connectivity of the mobile device

The latest version of the softwares below is recommended.

• node.js and npm
• Ionic CLI and Cordova
• Angular CLI
• Android Studio
• Code Editor

1. node.js and npm are essential and should be installed.

• If you don't have it, follow this link https://nodejs.org/en/download/ and download the stable version of node.js which will install both node and npm.

2. Create a new folder and cd into that folder. This will be your project folder.
3. Open the folder in cmd (Windows) or terminal (Mac or Linux) and install ionic and cordova:

• npm install -g ionic cordova

4. Install the latest angular CLI:

• npm install -g @angular/cli

All set to create a new App!

1. Run ionic start <name_of_the_app> blank. Choose angular framework since we're working with Angular.
2. cd into the app folder.
3. When using Ionic Framework in an Angular project, install the latest @ionic/angular package from npm. This comes with all of the Ionic Framework components and Angular specific services and features.

• npm install @ionic/angular@latest --save

4. Install the network-information plugin from the link below:

• https://ionicframework.com/docs/native/network

5. Replace the src folder in your project folder with the src folder from this repo.

Time to build!

1. To target the Android platform, some additional environment setup is required. Android apps can be created on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Follow the instructions to setup.

• https://ionicframework.com/docs/installation/android

2. After the above setup, you are ready to test the app either in an emulator or on an actual device.
3. Add the android platform:

• ionic cordova platform add android

4. In the project folder, open cmd or terminal and run:

• ionic cordova build android

After build successfully finishes, hit the following command to run the app:

• ionic cordova run android