Getting Started with WebOS

Video Tutorials:

• PhoneGapPhoneGap and HP Palm webOS quick start video
• How to convert iPhone app to a Palm

1. Requirements

• Windows, OS X, or Linux

1. Install SDK + PhoneGap

• Download and install Virtual Box
• Download and install WebOS SDK
• Download and install cygwin SDK (Windows only). Make sure you select "make" as it is not included by default
• Download the latest copy of PhoneGap and extract its contents. We will be working with the webOS directory.

1. Setup New Project

• Open up terminal/cygwin and navigate to where you extracted your PhoneGap Download. Go into the webOS directory.

1. Hello World

In phonegap/webOS/framework/www, open up index.html with your favourite editor. After the body tag add <h1>Hello World</h1>

5A. Deploy to Simulator

• Open up your Palm Emulator from your applications folder/start menu.
• Type make in your terminal/cygwin while in the webOS directory.

5B. Deploy to Device

• Make sure your device is in Developer Mode and plug it in.
• Type make in your terminal/cygwin while in the webOS directory.

Done!

You can also checkout more detailed version of this guide here.