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Developer. Your ideas in code.

Resources, Info, and More

Built on the best open source technology, elementary is an extremely developer-friendly platform. We provide existing and prospective developers the best available resources and documentation to ensure that their apps really shine.

Technology

Discover all the built-in technologies available to you on elementary OS. Technology

HIG

Read the Human Interface Guidelines (HIG) and learn how to make your app a first-class experience. HIG

APIs

Learn about our Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), including Switchboard, Contractor, Granite, and more. APIs

Journal

Read Journal entries targeted specifically toward developers. Journal