We introduced the new RoundBorder API a couple of weeks ago and it's already picking some usage. But to really take off it needs to be within the themes, starting with the next plugin update the border section of the designer tool will include the options for round border.
BuildWrite code in Java(tm) using Eclipse, NetBeans or IntelliJ/IDEA
TestVerify your app with our simulator, devices & test automation tools
DeployGenerate native binaries for all device types using the Codename One build cloud
What our customers are saying about us
I can highly recommend this product to anyone looking for an affordable cross-platform development toolchain that works! A few things that stand out to me are access to native functionality via native interface, easy extension with third-party libraries, active developer support and attractive pricing.
[...] since finding Codename One I can utilise my existing Java knowledge and deliver native apps for both platforms from a single codebase in half the time, at half the cost, with no need to hire anyone.
With over 2 million [active] installations I can safely state that Codename One is a mature, solid and reliable platform, that allows you to concentrate developing your app and not platform specific implementations.It works beautifully, with heavy duty apps and helped dramatically reduce development costs.
Codename One greatly reduces our development time and costs, while giving us the ability to deliver a custom experience in each platform when needed. Going from design to a working app is a breeze, so we can focus in a strong core for all platforms.
Fast and efficient way to eliminate the hassle of targeting multiple platforms, without resorting to HTML5!
Codename One has proven to be a productive tool for us - a true write once run anywhere solution!
My client requested some non conventional requirements and Codename One gave us good answers for all the challenges that we faced during the app development. Simply a great framework!
Codename One has given us the ability to develop apps for all mobile platforms in a short period of time and at a very low cost. Codename One is the most innovative tool of this current generation and I would advise to all developers to try it out today!
I believe Codename one is the best cross platform tool for application development, it's simple and fast. One of the best things I've found in codename one is its native access that really allowed us to add functionalities without limiting developers to platform capabilities.
One of a kind set of features
Codename One makes cross platform development simple, seamless and maintainableHigh DPI Support
Layout managers, multi-images, 9-piece borders and dozens of features designed to dynamically adapt your UI to all resolutions/densities.
Builtin Common Controls
Side menus, swipe containers, pull to refresh, infinite scroll and many other patterns are builtin
Full access to native
When you need to integrate with native features you can invoke Objective-C/Dalvik code thru native interfaces while maintaining portability!
Works with All IDE's!
NetBean, Eclipse & IntelliJ are fully supported
High Performance
Codename One is native to Android and generates native C code for iOS. It's as if you coded the app in C by hand.
GUI Builder/Fast Simulator
Apps can be hand coded or built with drag and drop, the Codename One device simulator is remarkably fast for short development cycles
Desktop & JavaScript targets
You can build a desktop Mac/Windows app as well as a JavaScript app that can run in the browser
Open Source
Codename One is completely open source
Vibrant Developer Community
The developer community shares code, tips and information including many open source libraries
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Latest Posts From Our Blog
There are many Codename One resources for building native mobile apps but they are often all over the place, in this blog post I'll try to concentrate the best resources for people who already know Java and are looking to pick up Codename One. If you don't know Java yet please check out this post where we discuss resources for beginners to Java.
A few years back I wrote an article for O`Reilly covering the advantages of cross platform over native OS code. Almost 3 years have passed and a lot has changed in our industry so I wanted to re-examine how this impacts my perspective on cross platform vs. native.
We often build one app and sell it to multiple customers. After all, most customers ask for similar things with minor changes. E.g. if I build a restaurant app and then sell it to one establishment I can then resell it to another with almost no change at all...
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