Code generation for iOS and android

android ios code-generation scaffolding
wasigh picture wasigh · Nov 4, 2011 · Viewed 10.9k times · Source

I'm searching for a framework to create apps for both Android and iOS from one codebase. I'm aware of Appcelarator and PhoneGap etc. However I need a different kind of product. I'm not sure if it exists. I can't find it here or on google.

We are a team of Android and iOS developers and aren't afraid to build natively. What I want is a tool to help me jumpstart development. Preferably a tool where I can create the basic UI and Models and generate native code to use as basis for further development.

Does such a tool exist?

Answer

Manu picture Manu · Nov 4, 2011

Have you seen Mono??

iOS

  • Note: Make sure you following the instructions on the MonoTouch website re installation
  • Development tools (Free): XCode + Interface Builder (http://developer.apple.com/devcenter/ios)
  • MonoTouch ($399USD): http://monotouch.net/
  • Register for developer program/app store ($99USD): Register

Android

  • Note: Make sure you following the instructions on the MonoDroid website re installation
  • Development tools (Free): Java JDK, Android SDK
  • MonoDroid (public beta): monodroid-download
  • Register for developer program/market ($25USD): Register

Don’t forget for the iOS component you’re going to need to go buy a Mac to use.

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