Company
Date Published
Author
Scott Bolinger
Word count
1436
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

Scott Bolinger, co-founder of AppPresser, explores the synergy between WordPress and Ionic 2 in developing mobile applications, emphasizing how Ionic's hybrid app capabilities complement WordPress's widespread use in web development. With WordPress powering over 27% of the web and Ionic recognized as a leading tool in hybrid app development, the integration of these two platforms is facilitated by the WordPress REST API, which is now part of WordPress core. This integration allows developers to fetch and display WordPress content in Ionic apps using simple HTTP requests, but poses challenges when dealing with custom data and plugins, often requiring significant customization. To address these complexities, Bolinger suggests using iframes for displaying custom plugin content, such as forms, which can be seamlessly integrated into apps despite some limitations like slower load times and lack of offline functionality. The article advocates for a balanced approach that combines API-driven content with iframes to create visually and functionally cohesive mobile applications, highlighting AppPresser's efforts in utilizing these technologies in its latest platform update.