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Developer guide introduction

What is HbbTV?
Overview of the HbbTV architecture
Resources and forums
HbbTV versions
HbbTV 2.0.1 explained
HbbTV 2.0.2 explained
HbbTV 2.0.3 explained
HbbTV 2.0.4 explained
HbbTV 2.0.5 explained
Screen resolution and safe area
How HbbTV applications launch

Getting Started

Before you start
Hello World application
Interaction through a remote control
Basic screen logger
Device capabilities and configuration
HbbTV and HTTPS content mixing rules
Common mistakes to avoid

Launching HbbTV applications from a broadcast channel

Introduction to transport streams
Introduction to AIT and its role in HbbTV
Building a broadcast AIT
Running a HbbTV application on a hybrid terminal
Setting up a modulator

Broadcast video control

Handling the broadcast a/v object
Practical guide to the broadcast a/v object

Streaming video

Built-in vs in-app DASH players
PlayReady client security levels and dash.js
Practical experiences on using MPEG-DASH and ISOBMFF

Media switcher (HbbTV-TA)

Fast Media Switch API and the switchMediaPresentation method

Companion screens

Testing and Certification

HbbTV application testing and verification
HbbTV device compliance and certification
National certification schemes

Developer Guide

Accessibility

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