Development Tools
- textwrangler (mac text editor)
- notepad ++ (pc text editor)
- web developer for chrome, and firefox
- firebug (for firefox only)
- The W3C Markup Validation Service
- GitHub · Social Coding
iOS Dev Resources
Download the iPhone/iPad simulator for free. You must register as an iOS developer to do this. The fee is only if you intend to make a native app for the iTunes app store.
- iOS Developer Program
- Safari Dev Center
- Resources for Apple Developers
- Apple Web Apps
- Getting your Developer and Distribution licenses (pdf)
Android Dev Resources
Phonegap Method (to make hybrid apps)
- Phonegap
- Phonegap Resources
- Phonegap iOS Tutorial
- App Mobi (HTML5 framework for working with Phonegap)
jQuery/Javascript
These are jQuery resources for mobile development.
- Javascript – W3Schools
- jQuery- W3schools
- Udemy: javascript-tutorial-learn-the-basics
- A_re-introduction_to_JavaScript
- jQuerymobile
- jQuerymobile Themes
- jQuery
- jQuery Fundamentals
- jqueryui.com
- TouchSwipe – a jQuery plugin for touch devices
- jsbeautifier
- useful-javascript-libraries-jquery-plugins-web-developers
Mindmap/Sketching tools
Wireframing tools
- Keynotopia (costs, but here is a zip file)
- iOS GUI elements psd.
- Android GUI elements psd.
- Mockflow
- Mockup Builder
- 20 Effective Examples of Web and Mobile Wireframe Sketches
Mobile UI
HTML and CSS Tutorials & Resources
- W3 Schools (great resource for learning HTML,CSS,Javascript and jQuery)
- codeacademy
- Lynda.com
- HTML5 Rocks – A great resource for open web HTML5 developer
- Safari Dev Center – Apple Developer
- CSS3 Generator
HTML5 Video & Audio
- Safari and HTML5 Video and Audio
- jPlayer – a plugin for manipulating HTML5 video/audio
Offline Caching (for web apps)
- How to create offline webapps on the iPhone | The CSS Ninja – All things CSS, JavaScript & HTML
- Safari Client-Side Storage and Offline Applications Programming Guide: HTML 5 Offline Application Cache
- HTML5 Rocks – A Beginner’s Guide to Using the Application Cache
- Add-to-Home-Screen pop-up message to download website to iphone home screen
Google Maps API
- Google Maps API — Google Developers
- Code Samples
- Google Maps API V3 Basics
- Style Wizard
- Snazzy Maps
- Map Icons resource
API Resources
App Stores
- Steps to submit to Apple App store
- App Distribution Guide (iOS)
- iOS Dev Center
- Google Play (Android developer console)