Codename One

Build native mobile applications using Java or Kotlin with our open source tools. Codename One seamlessly integrates with IntelliJ/IDEA, Eclipse & NetBeans to make native write once run anywhere a reality on iOS (iPhone/iPad), Android, Windows (UWP), Desktops and more.

Features

Write Once Run Anywhere support with no special hardware requirements and 100% code reuse
Compiles Java/Kotlin into native code for iOS, Android, UWP (Universal Windows Platform), and even JavaScript/PWA
Open Source and Free with commercial backing/support
Easy to use with 100% portable Drag and Drop GUI builder
Full access to underlying native OS capabilities using the native OS programming language (e.g. Objective-C) without compromising portability
Provides full control over every pixel on the screen
Lets you use native widgets (views) and mix them with Codename One components within the same hierarchy (heavyweight/lightweight mixing)
Supports seamless Continuous Integration out of the box

Project Samples

Full Access to Native Platform and Libraries

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License

GNU General Public License version 2.0 (GPLv2)

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Additional Project Details

Operating Systems

Android, Apple iPhone, Mac, Windows

Intended Audience

Developers

User Interface

Android, Cocoa Touch (iOS), Eclipse, IntelliJ

Programming Language

Java, Kotlin

Database Environment

SQLite

Related Categories

Java Frameworks, Java Mobile Software, Kotlin Frameworks, Kotlin Mobile Software

Registered

2020-10-19

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