The Howdy Glossary

Framework7 is an open-source app framework tailored for developing iOS and Android applications that emulate native look and functionality using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. It supports both Google's Material Design and Apple's iOS design principles, providing a plethora of UI components such as pre-styled form elements, side panels, tabs, modals, and animations. Created by Vladimir Kharlampidi (idangerous), the framework offers APIs for easy integration of native mobile features alongside project building tools like Gulp or Webpack.

Framework7 boasts several distinctive features that make it a potent tool for app development. It supports the design standards of both Google’s Material Design and Apple’s iOS while offering rich UI components to create interactive applications. The inclusion of pre-styled elements like forms, navigation patterns, modals, action sheets, popups and animations simplifies the development process. Furthermore, its APIs facilitate seamless access to native mobile app functionalities. Framework7 also includes project building tools like Gulp or Webpack integration which streamline the overall development workflow.

Despite facing competition from frameworks like React Native, Flutter, Ionic Xamarin and PhoneGap which offer varied strengths in cross-platform development using different technologies/frameworks/languages such as React or C#, Framework7 sets itself apart with its focus on creating applications with a truly native appearance through web technologies. This makes it particularly appealing for developers who prefer utilizing HTML/CSS/JavaScript while seeking to deliver apps aligning with Google’s Material Design/iOS principles. Its rich ecosystem of UI components combined with efficient project building tools further enhances its appeal as a versatile solution in mobile application development.