At Indiecade 2014, Intel engineer Brad Hill presented a short talk on the Intel® XDK and how it can be used to rapidly build game prototypes in HTML and JavaScript. Brad demonstrates the Intel XDK at Intel sponsored hackathon events several times a year. He's learned a lot about how to build fast and fun games using this tool and shared what he knows with the Indiecade audience.

1. Rapid Mobile Prototyping with the Intel® XDK
Indiecade 2014
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From web app to
playing on mobile
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2. Why use the XDK?
 Structured or sloppy? JavaScript! Optional web services
 Going for mobile? Emulate and test on various devices
 Can't decide on platform? Build same code base for
multiple target devices
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3. Language & Flexibility
 Prototype:
– Hack it together with JavaScript
– Proof of concept demo, show backers
– Concept piece for full development
 Development:
– Structured JavaScript
– Available web services
 DIY Cordova plugins for additional custom features
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4. XDK Embedded Web Services
 appMobi
 AdMob
 Baidu Map Web Services API
 Dropbox
 Flickr API
 Forecast.io
 Foursquare
 Google Analytics
 Google Places
 Instagram
 iTunes
 Jambase
 Kinvey
 Klout
 Markit OnDemand
 Rotten Tomatoes
 API Explorer Sandbox
 Soundcloud
 Spotify
 TMS API
 USA Today
 Sina Weibo API
 Woot
 Weather Underground
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5. Emulation
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 Apple iPad
– iPhone 3gs
– iPhone 4g
– iPhone 5
 Google
– Nexus 4
– Nexus 7
 HTC Droid Incredible
 Lenovo
– IdeaPad Yoga 13 Ultrabook
– K900
 Microsoft Surface Pro
 Motorola
– Droid 2
– RAZR i
 Nokia Lumia 920
 Nook color
 Samsung Galaxy S
– Galaxy Tab 2 7.0
 Toshiba Satellite Ultrabook
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6. Target Platforms
 Android
 iOS
 Windows 8
 Tizen
 Amazon
 Nook
 Chrome
 Facebook
 ...and more
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7. What is the XDK?
 XDK: developing
 XDK: emulating
 XDK: testing
 XDK: building
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8. How is the XDK used?
 Quickly make a web app
 Emulate
 Test on phone
 Build in cloud
 Install
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9. Download the Intel XDK from:
https://software.intel.com/en-us/html5/tools
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