PDK APIs

The Plug-In Development Kit (PDK) is a webOS SDK component that lets developers program applications in C and C++. The PDK brings additional functionality to webOS, such as immersive 3D graphics and optimal system performance, and gives developers who have written C/C++ games and applications for other platforms an easy way to bring their titles to the webOS platform.

With the PDK, JavaScript developers have the option to combine their applications with Plug-in applications written in C/C++ and mix them seamlessly within a single application (Hybrid applications). JavaScript applications can share device screen space and utilize two-way communication with Plug-in applications. In webOS 2, hybrid apps have exited beta, allowing you to distribute apps incorporating PDK Plug-ins. Using Plug-ins, you can more easily port app logic from other platforms while leveraging the Mojo or Enyo (coming in webOS 3) frameworks to give users a familiar interface and integrate seamlessly into webOS.

Getting Started with the PDK APIs

• PDK Data Types

• Plug-in API Summary