Which of these would help you the most?
- Reference book : Introduction to angular2, typescript, ionic2, and how to create apps using Ionic2.
- Practical guide: Build one app through the book, discussing various aspects of Ionic2. So it could be about building an Instagram clone. This will discuss, user logins, using camera, storing photos, posting to a backend server (may be a BAAS server), retrieving from servers.
- Cookbook style: After an introduction to angular2, typescript and ionic2, it will have individual chapters on various aspects of mobile development -- single view apps, multiple view apps, tab bars, notifications, in-app purchases and so on. Each will be self-contained chapters.
There are many books, blog posts in 1st category. So I'm deciding between 2 & 3. So help me decide. Tell me what would you buy and why would you buy that kind of a book.
Sandeep Panda
co-founder, Hashnode
I don't do Ionic/Angular anymore. But if I were to buy something I'll go with option 2. I think most developers will want to build something practical and learn the technology while doing it. But as you know Angular 1 and 2 are completely different. So, if you can give a primer on Angular 2.0, how binding, templating etc are done and most importantly how Ionic 2 utilises Angular, it'll be really good. Once the readers understand the building blocks/basics of Ionic 2/Angular 2 they'll enjoy reading the practical stuff and advanced concepts.
Good Luck!