Audience
Mobile app developers interested in building high quality, cross-platform native apps for Android, iOS, Desktop & Web from a single Java/Kotlin codebase.
About Codename One
Codename One is an open-source cross-platform mobile app development framework to build native iOS, Android, Desktop & Web apps with a single Java or Kotlin codebase.
It compiles Java or Kotlin into native code for iOS, Android, UWP (Universal Windows Platform), and even JavaScript (with seamless PWA and Thread support).
It's a complete mobile platform featuring virtual machines, simulator, design tools (visual theme/builder/css), IDE integrations, ports to multiple OS's and much more. It provides full access to the underlying native OS code (e.g. Objective-C, C#, Dalvik/ART) through a portable abstraction which enables 100% code reuse.
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Kotlin
Easy to pick up, so you can create powerful applications immediately. Compatible with the Java ecosystem. Use your favorite JVM frameworks and libraries. Share application logic between web, mobile, and desktop platforms while keeping an experience native to users. Save time and get the benefit of unlimited access to features specific to these platforms. Kotlin has great support and many contributors in its fast-growing global community. Enjoy the benefits of a rich ecosystem with a wide range of community libraries. Help is never far away — consult extensive community resources or ask the Kotlin team directly. Kotlin Multiplatform Mobile is an SDK for iOS and Android app development. It offers all the combined benefits of creating cross-platform and native apps. Maintain a single codebase for networking, data storage, analytics, and the other logic of your Android and iOS apps.
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Pricing
Pricing Details:
Unlimited number of apps, no royalties, no restrictions!
Free Version:
Free Version available.
Company Information
Codename One
Founded: 2007
Israel
www.codenameone.com
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