Learn IONIC with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 23, 2025
Architecture
Component-based architecture (Angular/React/Vue)
UI driven by mobile-optimized Ionic components
Theming system with CSS variables
Supports modern frontend frameworks
Capacitor provides native bridge for device APIs
Rendering Model
Web components render HTML and CSS
JavaScript handles interactivity and reactivity
Themes control colors, typography, and spacing
Layout and grid utilities manage responsiveness
Capacitor bridges native device APIs
Architectural Patterns
Component-based architecture
Theme system with global configuration
Navigation and page stack management
Composable components for reuse
Scalable for mobile, PWA, and desktop apps
Real World Architectures
Enterprise mobile apps
Hybrid PWA apps
SPAs and cross-platform mobile apps
Interactive forms, lists, and dashboards
Desktop apps via Electron
Design Principles
Mobile-first and responsive design
Cross-platform component consistency
Theming via CSS variables
Accessibility-first components
Integration with native device features via Capacitor
Scalability Guide
Import only required components
Use theme variables consistently
Compose reusable components and pages
Lazy-load heavy pages and components
Maintain consistent layout and navigation
Migration Guide
Replace legacy components with Ionic equivalents
Refactor navigation to use IonRouterOutlet/IonTabs
Apply theme variables and global CSS
Check breakpoints and responsive layouts
Test accessibility for all components