Ionic Project README

Prerequisites

Ensure you have the following installed:

• Node.js (LTS recommended)
• Ionic CLI - Install via:

  npm install -g @ionic/cli
  

• Capacitor (if using native features)

Installation

Clone the repository and install dependencies:

# Clone the project
git clone <repository_url>

# Navigate to the project directory
cd <project_name>

# Install dependencies
npm install

Running the App

To serve the app in a browser with live reload:

npm run start OR ng serve

Building the App

Staging

Android Build

Ensure you have the Android SDK and Gradle installed. Then run:

ionic build --configuration=staging && npx cap sync android && npx cap copy android && npx cap open android

iOS Build

Ensure you have Xcode installed (macOS required). Then run:

ionic build --configuration=staging && npx cap sync ios && npx cap copy ios && npx cap open ios

Production

Android Build

Ensure you have the Android SDK and Gradle installed. Then run:

ionic build --prod && npx cap sync android && npx cap copy android && npx cap open android

iOS Build

Ensure you have Xcode installed (macOS required). Then run:

ionic build --prod && npx cap sync ios && npx cap copy ios && npx cap open ios

Additional Commands

To sync native changes:

ionic capacitor sync

To open the native project in Android Studio or Xcode:

ionic capacitor open android
ionic capacitor open ios

Ensure your Ionic CLI and Capacitor are up to date:

npm update -g @ionic/cli
npm update @capacitor/core @capacitor/cli