Web and WebWorks Development

[anandr37]

Hi,

Is it possible to call native C code using WebWorks ?, or some way to

expose native C for webworks based application.

If so please let me know if there is an online tutorial for the same.

[taylortbb]

I don't know of a tutorial but it is possible. You can extend WebWorks with an AIR extension, and you can then extend AIR with a native extension. So any call to your native code will have to go through AIR.

[twindsor]

That's correct. You can use Adam Stanley's template to create a WebWorks Extension in AIR: https://github.com/astanley/WebWorks-Community-APIs/tree/master/Tablet/TEMPLATE

Then use the AIR Native Extension sample in the NDK to get started with your AIR Native extension: http://developer.blackberry.com/native/download

There is a sample app in the project wizard.

[tububerry]

I have a similar question.

Can we call Blackberry SDK APIs from WebWorks.

I want to develop a scanner app using webworks, It is possible with webworks?

Thanks in advance.

[twindsor]

BlackBerry WebWorks is intended for that very reason - so that you can develop in HTML5, but call into the native platform. You may want to review the overview here:

https://developer.blackberry.com/html5/documentation/ww_getting_started/What_Is_A_WebWorks_App_18454...

For barcode scanning, there is a community created extension for that:

https://github.com/timwindsor/WebWorks-Community-APIs/tree/master/Smartphone/Barcode

[tububerry]

Hi Tim, That was useful.

I have created helloWorld app successfully.

How can i import & start building in eclipse  instead of regular notepad application. 

Thanks,

Divya

[twindsor]

You can create a basic Project in Eclipse - or use one of the more specific project types. Really it's up to you how you want to develop it.

There are many other options as well - see this thread: http://supportforums.blackberry.com/t5/Web-and-WebWorks-Development/How-to-develope-webworks-on-BB10...