survey: Configure (non DevApp) deployments on iOS and Android

[dpcunningham]

The previous exercise (number 4) allowed us to bypass the normal steps required to configure iOS and Android native tooling -- for example:

• Running An App
  • ...different options to test native functionality depending on your target platforms and needs.
• Cross Platform
  • ...points to keep in mind when optimizing an app to work across these platforms.
• iOS Setup
  • NB: To target iOS, some additional environment setup is required.
  • NB: Unfortunately, iOS apps can only be created on macOS.
• iOS Development
  • Deploy Ionic apps to iOS simulators and devices using Capacitor or Cordova.
• Android Setup
  • NB: To target Android, some additional environment setup is required.
  • Android apps can be created on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
• Android Development
  • Deploy Ionic apps to Android simulators and devices using Capacitor or Cordova.

We can't run technical debt forever -- we gots to bite into this. Let's make it happen.

[dpcunningham]

Background info from SAP's What is Cordova and how does it work?:

Cordova device installer formats :

• Android – .apk (Android Application Package)

• IOS – .ipa (iPhone Application Archive)

• Windows Phone .xap (Silverlight Application Package)