Cordova Getting started with Cordova Install Cordova on Windows

Example

First, Install Java SE Development Kit

This can be as simple as downloading, double-clicking on the downloaded file, and following the installation instructions. For install Java SE Development Kit download it from official web site. Java SE Development Kit. Downloads

After JDK install is complete you need to add new JAVA_HOME system variable with path to your JDK

Next to the PATH system variable add path to bin dirrectory of JDK

Now you can test the install. Open Command Prompt and use command

javac -version

If you see a version number you did everything right!

Now Install Android SDK Tools with Android Studio

I recomended install the Android Studio because at the moment it is the best way to quickly and easily install all the most necessary things for Android Development. The list of things includes:

• Android Development Kit (Android SDK, Android SDK Manager, Android SDK Platform-tools, Android SDK Build-tools)
• Android Emulator with a large number of Android configurations
• IDE (for Android Development on Java)
• Gradle
• It would be very helpful if you are learning Java, and in the future want to start developing for Android on Java

So, download Android Studio from official web site developer.android.com

Android Studio Installation is very simple and you just need to follow the instructions. But you should take note on Android SDK Installation Location

After Android Studio installation is complete you need to add new ANDROID_HOME system variable with path to your Android SDK

Now you need to add Android SDK and Android SDK Tools to PATH System Variable. In the list User variables select PATH and click the Edit button. At the end of the field Variable value, add a semicolon and follow paths:

C:\Users\User\AppData\Local\Android\sdk;C:\Users\User\AppData\Local\Android\sdk\tools;C:\Users\User\AppData\Local\Android\sdk\platform-tools;

Now you can test the install. Open Command Prompt and use command

adb version

This should display the version of the Android Debug Bridge. If you see a version number you did everything right!

Now again open Command Prompt and use command

android

for open Android SDK Manager

In the Android SDK Manager select to install

• Android SDK Tools
• Android SDK Platform-tools
• Android SDK Build-tools
• Android SDK Build-tools
• Android 6.0 (API 23)
• Android 5.1.1 (API 22)
• Android 5.0.1 (API 21)
• Android 4.2.2 (API 17)
• GPU Debugging tools
• Android Support Repository
• Android Support Library
• Google Play services
• Google Repository
• Google USB Driver
• Intel x86 Emulator Accelerator (HAXM installer)

and click Install button.

Note:

Cordova Android Supported API Levels

Understanding Android API Levels

Android Platform/API Version Distribution

Install Cordova

Open Command Prompt and install Cordova using command

npm install -g cordova