Learn NATIVESCRIPT with Real Code Examples

NativeScript enables building native iOS and Android apps from a single codebase using familiar web technologies or TypeScript.

It provides direct access to native UI components and device APIs, offering true native performance.

Ideal for developers who want cross-platform apps with the look, feel, and performance of fully native applications.

Native UI rendering for iOS and Android

CLI for project creation, building, and running apps

Plugin architecture to access native APIs

Support for TypeScript, Angular, Vue

Live sync and hot module replacement during development

Projects have `app/` folder for source code

`package.json` and `nsconfig.json` manage dependencies and config

Plugins provide access to native APIs

CLI commands handle builds, platforms, and live sync

Native UI components mapped directly from JavaScript/TypeScript

app/ - source code including components, styles, and logic

package.json - npm dependencies

node_modules/ - installed packages

platforms/ - platform-specific builds

hooks/ - build scripts and automation

Create project using NativeScript CLI

Add platforms for target devices

Install plugins for device API access

Develop using Angular, Vue, or plain JS/TS

Build, deploy, and test on simulators or real devices

Beginner: simple apps using core UI components

Intermediate: adding plugins and handling device APIs

Advanced: optimizing performance and native interactions

Expert: creating custom plugins or deep native integration

Community: contributing to NativeScript plugins or core

NativeScript vs Cordova: NativeScript renders real native UI, Cordova uses WebView

NativeScript vs React Native: Both offer native UI, NativeScript supports Angular/Vue directly

True native performance vs hybrid approach

Plugin ecosystem differences

Steeper learning curve than Cordova, easier native integration than Flutter in JS/TS

2015 – NativeScript initial release by Progress

2016–2018 – Angular and Vue integrations added

2019–2020 – Performance and plugin ecosystem improvements

2021–2023 – CLI enhancements and platform updates

2024–2025 – Ongoing community contributions and maintenance

Native app: app using platform-native UI components

Plugin: module providing access to device API

CLI: command-line interface for project management

app/ folder: source code and UI for NativeScript apps

LiveSync: live update of app during development