Developing PDK Apps and Plug-ins

This section presents information for developers writing applications in C/C++ or a combination of C/C++ and JavaScript, using the webOS Plug-in Development Kit.

Article	Description
New in webOS 3.0+	In webOS 3.0+, new APIs and capablilites for Plug-In Development Kit (PDK) apps.
PDK Overview	PDK overview - introduction, core technologies used and prerequisites.
Running the Sample Application	Run the PDK sample app to verify and test your setup.
Plug-in Development Basics	PDK basics - getting started, accessing the display, handling input, handling media, accessing the file system, accessing services, interrupt handling, memory management, accessing the network, accessing device sensors, linking, and exiting.
Building for the Device	Compiling/linking for the device, and running on the device.
Creating an Application Package	Using command-line tools to package and install your app, configuring the appinfo.json file, configuring app memory, and a complete build, package, and install example.
JavaScript and Plug-in Interface	Building a combined JavaScript/Plug-in app.
PDK APIs	PDK API reference - APIs for video, accessing services, plug-in communication, in-app payment and more.
PDK App Debugging	Tips and hints for debugging your app on the device.
Using Eclipse as a Front-End to GDB Debugging on the Device	Using the Eclipse IDE for debugging applications directly on the device.
PDK Technical FAQ	Addresses known PDK technical issues and user questions.
PDK Best Practices	Details many of the best ways of coding PDK and hybrid apps