Cordova CLI, using Git, and saving plugins/platforms

Question

I\'m trying to figure out how to reconcile some Cordova + git \"best practices\" with what I think is reality, and I\'m hoping someone can shed some light on this for me.

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Answer 1

Cordova 4.3.0 + allows you to save and restore platforms and plugins. Saved information is stored in config.xml file. See v5.0.0 release notes and the official Cordova docs.

You can save platforms and plugins using the --save option when you add them:

cordova platforms add PLATFORM --save
cordova plugins add PLUGIN --save

Or you can save platforms and plugins that are currently added:

cordova platforms save
cordova plugins save

By doing this there is no need to check in platforms or plugins into your code repository. They will be automatically restored based on your config.xml file when cordova prepare command is run.