HP webOS Developer Blog

The webOS 2.1 SDK has officially exited the Early Access program and is now available for download from the HP webOS Developer Center. Using the 2.1 SDK, you can now:

• Take advantage of unique webOS features like Just Type, Exhibition and Synergy.
• Build and distribute hybrid apps, combining HTML, JavaScript and CSS with C/C++.
• Develop webOS services in JavaScript with node.js.

Got apps for Pixi? They’ll work on the all-new HP Veer.

More good news! If you’ve created apps for the Palm Pixi, they’ll just work on the HP Veer, the next all-new webOS smartphone that’s coming just around the corner. We’re going to do a big push around this tiny marvel of a phone, so if your app isn’t already optimized for Pixi’s 320×400 display, it’s definitely worth considering. Get on the Veer wave!

The transition to webOS 3.0: Things to keep in mind

As we all make this transition to 3.0, one of the biggest questions from developers is, what should I do now?

If you’re a developer with existing webOS apps…
You can extend your reach by optimizing your app for the HP Veer and Pre³, using new and updated features in webOS 2.0 like Just Type, Exhibition and Synergy.

If you’re a developer who’s new to webOS…
Now’s the time to start planning around developing with webOS 3.0, which will power the game-changing HP TouchPad and future webOS devices. To prepare yourself:

• Join our developer program
• Once you’ve registered, get into our Early Access program by emailing pdc@palm.com.
• Get the preview of Enyo, our new development framework, to prep for the full webOS 3.0 SDK.

Once you’re part of the Early Access program, you’ll be notified as soon as the full webOS 3.0 SDK is available – which is coming very soon.

As always, stay tuned!