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What is Codename One?
It is an open source cross-platform app development framework for Java & Kotlin developers. It's a Write Once Run Anywhere (WORA) solution for building truly native apps.
Codename One is a tool in the Frameworks category of a tech stack.
Key Features
Write Once Run Anywhere support with no special hardware requirements and 100% code reuseCompiles Java/Kotlin into native code for iOS, Android, UWP (Universal Windows Platform), and even JavaScript/PWAOpen Source and Free with commercial backing/supportEasy to use with 100% portable Drag and Drop GUI builderFull access to underlying native OS capabilities using the native OS programming language (e.g. Objective-C) without compromising portabilityProvides full control over every pixel on the screenLets 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
Codename One Pros & Cons
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Codename One Alternatives & Comparisons
What are some alternatives to Codename One?
React Native
React Native enables you to build world-class application experiences on native platforms using a consistent developer experience based on JavaScript and React. The focus of React Native is on developer efficiency across all the platforms you care about - learn once, write anywhere. Facebook uses React Native in multiple production apps and will continue investing in React Native.
Flutter
Flutter is a mobile app SDK to help developers and designers build modern mobile apps for iOS and Android.
Ionic
Free and open source, Ionic offers a library of mobile and desktop-optimized HTML, CSS and JS components for building highly interactive apps. Use with Angular, React, Vue, or plain JavaScript.
