Ionic Framework is helpful for building Android and iOS programs faster. You must install those applications to create a hybrid mobile application.

Here at Ibmi Media, as part of our Server Management Services, we regularly help our Customers to perform related Linux applications Installation queries.

In this context, we shall look into how to install Ionic Framework on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS.

Steps to install and use Ionic Framework on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS Focal Fossa

1. Perform System Update

First, make sure that all your system packages are up-to-date by running these following apt commands in the terminal:

$ sudo apt update
$ sudo apt upgrade

2. Install Node.js

Run the following commands to install NPM and Node.js on your Ubuntu system:

$ curl -sL https://deb.nodesource.com/setup_12.x | sudo -E bash -
$ sudo apt install nodejs

3. Install Cordova

To install Cordova in our server globally using the following npm command. It will install all other required node modules on your system:

$ sudo npm install -g cordova

4. Install Ionic Framework on the system

Run the below NPM command to install the Ionic framework on your system:

$ sudo npm i -g @ionic/cli

After completing the installation of the Ionic Framework, verify the version of the Ionic Framework using the following command:

$ ionic -v

7. Create Application with Ionic Framework

First, create a new Cordova project on your computer using the following command:

$ ionic start HelloMey blank

Now use one of the following commands to enable iOS or Android platform:

$ ionic platform add ios
$ ionic platform add android

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