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Apache cardova is used to create cross platform mobile applications.
latest version of phonegap from 3.0 is called as cardova.
It is an open source platform and used by the applications of ios, windows phone, android, blackberry and so on.
For working with phone gap applications you have to be familiar with html5 js and css.
Install phonegap from http://phonegap.com/
Install visual studio 2012 windows phone 8 express

http://www.microsoft.com/visualstudio/eng/products/visual-studio-express-products#d-express-for-windows-phone

Install Node.js

http://nodejs.org/

set the path:

Path settings

computer
properties
advanced settings
Environment Variables
path Edit
append below path after npm;
c:\windows\microsoft.net\framework\v4.03.0000(go this path in your system and paste it)
ok


link to download and install phone gap in windows 8

http://phonegap.com/install/

npm install -g phonegap

commands to create cordova sample project in command prompt to customize in visual studio 2012