Being Updated for 2026

Build Mobile Apps with Ionic

The fastest way to go from web developer to App Store.
Choose your framework below.

by Michael D. Callaghan and Todd Hale

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Ionic and Angular

For Angular developers or those new to both frameworks. Uses services and dependency injection.

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Ionic and React

For React developers. Uses modern hooks and functional components throughout.

Sound Familiar?

Here's the problem: Most Ionic tutorials are stuck in 2019. Framework versions changed. Best practices evolved. The code is broken.

These Books Are Different

Being updated for 2026. Latest Ionic. Modern Angular and React patterns. Current APIs. Code that actually works.

We've been using Ionic since 2014—before it was officially released. This book reflects everything we've learned watching frameworks evolve, APIs change, and best practices shift.

More importantly, this book doesn't stop at "Hello World." You'll build a real app and deploy it to the App Store. Start to finish.

What You'll Build

A10Dance — A complete attendance tracking application. Not a toy. A real, deployable app.

Ionic Components

Cards, lists, action sheets, alerts, toasts—the building blocks of great mobile UIs.

Framework Fundamentals

Angular services and dependency injection, or React hooks — your choice.

Data Management

Create reusable services and hooks for managing application state.

Navigation

Implement side menus, routing, and multi-page navigation.

Xcode Setup

Convert your Ionic app to a native iOS project.

App Store Deployment

Icons, splash screens, screenshots, and final submission.

What's Inside

26-27 chapters covering everything from setup to App Store submission:

Hands-on from page one. No fluff. Fast-paced and practical.

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About the Authors

Michael D. Callaghan has spent 30+ years in software development at companies including HP, Compaq, Dell, and Disney. He's been using Ionic since 2014—before it was officially released. His courses have been published on Pluralsight and Udemy.

Todd Hale is a software developer and technical writer who brings fresh perspectives to mobile development education.

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Questions? Email michael@walkingriver.com