What is the difference between `ionic prepare` and `ionic build`?

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What is the difference between `ionic prepare` and `ionic build` ?

Accepted Answer

`ionic prepare <platform>` will copy the files from the *www* folder to the *www* folder of the targeted platform

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`ionic build <platform>` will copy the files from the *www* folder to the *www* folder of the targeted platform

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`ionic build <platform>` will compile the source code of the application to be launched in a simulator / emulator or a device

Answer

The two commands are identical

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`ionic prepare <platform>` will compile the source code of the application to be launched in a simulator / emulator or a device

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