Learn ONSEN-UI with Real Code Examples

Install Node.js and npm/yarn

Install Onsen UI via npm (`npm install onsenui`) or include CDN

If using a framework, install corresponding bindings (e.g., `react-onsenui`)

Set up Cordova or Capacitor for native builds

Run app in browser or mobile simulator/device

Install Node.js and npm/yarn

Install framework CLI (React/Angular/Vue)

Install Onsen UI and bindings

Set up Cordova or Capacitor for native deployment

Run app in browser and on devices

package.json - dependencies and scripts

index.html - app entry point

src/ - app source code

www/ - Cordova/Capacitor output

node_modules/ - installed packages

npx create-onsen-app MyApp

npm start - run in browser

npm run build - build web app

cordova run android - build and run on Android

cordova run ios - build and run on iOS

Use i18n libraries for text localization

Support RTL and LTR layouts

Localize dates, numbers, and assets

Centralize translations in a resource file

Ensure component-level localization support

Follow web accessibility standards

Use semantic HTML and ARIA roles

Ensure keyboard navigation

Test screen readers

Platform-specific accessibility support via bindings

Use Onsen CSS classes and platform themes

Custom styles via CSS/SCSS

Responsive design using Flexbox/Grid

Platform-specific adjustments automatically handled

Reusable style modules and themes

Local state via framework (React useState, Angular services, Vue reactive data)

Global state via Redux, Vuex, or NgRx

Ensure state updates propagate to UI components

Optional integration with RxJS for reactive updates

Maintain cross-page state for navigation

Fetch data via Axios, Fetch, or framework HTTP client

Persist data locally using localStorage or IndexedDB

Use Cordova/Capacitor plugins for SQLite

Handle JSON encoding/decoding

Synchronize state between pages/components