How to Install Ionic Framework on Fedora Linux

Ionic is a popular open-source framework for building cross-platform mobile applications using web technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. It leverages Angular, React, or Vue.js to create high-quality, native-like user interfaces. Fedora, on the other hand, is a popular, community-driven Linux distribution that serves as a foundation for the commercial Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL). In this article, we will guide you through the process of installing Ionic on Fedora so you can start developing mobile applications on this platform.

Prerequisites

Before you can install Ionic on Fedora, make sure you have the following prerequisites:

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• A system running Fedora (version 33 or higher is recommended).
• A user account with sudo privileges.

Step 1: Update the system

First, update your Fedora system by running the following command:

sudo dnf update -y 

This command will ensure that your system has the latest updates and security patches.

Step 2: Install Node.js

Ionic requires Node.js, a JavaScript runtime, to run. Install Node.js using the following command:

sudo dnf install -y nodejs 

After the installation is complete, you can verify the Node.js version by running:

node -v 

Step 3: Install NPM

NPM (Node Package Manager) is the default package manager for Node.js. It is used to manage JavaScript packages and is required to install Ionic. If NPM is not already installed with Node.js, you can install it using the following command:

sudo dnf install -y npm 

To verify the NPM version, run:

npm -v 

Step 4: Install Ionic CLI

Ionic CLI (Command Line Interface) is a tool that helps you create, develop, and manage Ionic applications. Install the Ionic CLI globally on your system using NPM:

sudo npm install -g @ionic/cli 

Once the installation is complete, verify the Ionic CLI version by running:

ionic -v 

Step 5: Install Cordova (Optional)

Cordova is an optional tool that allows you to build native mobile applications using web technologies. It provides access to native device APIs and can be used alongside Ionic. If you want to use Cordova with Ionic, install it globally using NPM:

sudo npm install -g cordova 

After the installation, check the Cordova version with:

cordova -v 

Step 6: Create a new Ionic project

Now that you have Ionic installed, you can create a new Ionic project. To do this, run the following command:

ionic start myApp 

Replace ‘myApp’ with the desired name for your application. This command will create a new directory with the specified name and set up an Ionic project with a default template.

Step 7: Run the Ionic application

Navigate to the newly created project directory:

cd myApp 

To run the Ionic application in your web browser, use the following command:

ionic serve 

This command will open your default web browser and display your Ionic application.

Conclusion

In this article, we have demonstrated how to install Ionic on Fedora. You are now ready to start developing cross-platform mobile applications using the Ionic framework. Additionally, we have shown you how to install Cordova, which can help you build native mobile applications using web technologies. With these tools in place, you can create high-quality, native-like user interfaces for your mobile applications on Fedora.