Understanding webOS OSE Platform Architecture

Platform Development
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Hi everyone,

I have been exploring webOS Open Source Edition (OSE) and trying to get a better grasp of its platform architecture. I understand that it’s built on Linux and uses components like Luna Service Bus for inter-process communication. However.., I am curious about a few things:

How does webOS OSE handle system services compared to other Linux-based OS platforms: ??
What are the best practices for developing and integrating custom services within the platform: ??
Are there any specific debugging tools recommended for tracking service interactions and performance: ??

I would appreciate any insights from experienced developers working with webOS OSE. Also, if there are any official or community-recommended resources to dive deeper into this, please share them.

Looking forward to learning from you all !! I have also read this thread https://forum.webosose.org/t/are-there-any-good-webos-ose-app-development-tutorials-out-there-mulesoft but still looking for more help.

Thanks !!

With Regards,
Derek Theler

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Hi @deerektheler,

I have tried my best to answer your questions, but the scope is quite broad, so my response may be incomplete.

How does webOS OSE handle system service?

webOS OSE manages system services through the Luna bus. The bus acts as an Inter-Process Communication (IPC) mechanism that allows services to communicate directly without relying heavily on traditional D-bus mechanism.

What are the best practices for developing custom services?

Debugging tools?

There are a few options.

Thanks,

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webOS Open Source Edition (webOS OSE) is a Linux-based platform designed for smart devices. Its architecture includes System Manager, Web Apps, and Luna Surface Manager, enabling a smooth user experience. It supports Wayland, Qt, and Blink for UI rendering. Want to explore middleware components, services, or application framework in webOS OSE?