This post contains answers to frequently asked questions from the HarmonyOS developer exchange group.
If you have other related questions, you can add them to this post.
Q1. How to obtain DevEco Studio 2.0? (Version plan + acquisition method)
Answer: From now on, you can download the HarmonyOS application development IDE—DevEco Studio 2.0 (Beta1) from the HarmonyOS official website. It is planned to release DevEco Studio 2.0 Beta2 version in Q4 2020.
Download address: https://developer.harmonyos.com/cn/develop/deveco-studio. API manuals, guidance documents, and sample codes are also available on the HarmonyOS official website.
Q2. What is the difference between DevEco Studio 1.0 and DevEco Studio 2.0?
Answer: DevEco Studio 1.0 is the EMUI version, which deeply integrates EMUI open capabilities such as HUAWEI HiAI, interconnection, multimedia, and security services. It can realize drag-and-drop calls and can develop and integrate EMUI. Open-capability Android applications.
How to obtain DevEco Studio 1.0: https://developer.huawei.com/con.../501599028185303455
DevEco Studio 2.0 is the HarmonyOS version and can develop HarmonyOS applications.
DevEco Studio 2.0 download address: https://developer.harmonyos.com/cn/develop/deveco-studio
Q3. What new skills do I need to learn to access HarmonyOS? Is it troublesome to convert Android to HarmonyOS?
Answer: HarmonyOS application development only requires basic development skills in Java, JavaScript, html, and css. If you have experience in application development, HarmonyOS application development will be easier to get started.
Q4. What HarmonyOS models are currently available? I don’t have a real HarmonyOS machine, what should I do?
Answer: Currently, Huawei has released only Honor smart screen products equipped with HarmonyOS, and will soon release HarmonyOS sports watches. If you don’t have a real machine at hand, it is recommended to use the built-in HarmonyOS previewer and remote simulator in DevEco Studio 2.0.
Q5. Is DevEco Studio open source?
Answer: DevEco Studio is developed based on the IntelliJ IDEA open source community version and complies with the open source management and control process specifications. It will also be open source in the near future.
Q6. Can IntelliJ plug-in be used in DevEco Studio?
Answer: DevEco Studio is developed based on IntelliJ IDEA 2019.2.1 open source community version. Plug-ins adapted to this version can be used on DevEco Studio.
Q7. Is the Windows version now available?
Answer: Both DevEco Studio 1.0 and 2.0 only support win10.
How to obtain DevEco Studio 1.0 win10 version: https://developer.huawei.com/con.../501599028185303455
DevEco Studio 2.0 win10 version download address: https://developer.harmonyos.com/cn/develop/deveco-studio
Q8. Is the Mac version now available?
A: The Mac version is expected to be released in Q4 this year, so stay tuned.
Q9. Is the Linux version now available?
Answer: There is no Linux version yet.
Q10. How do overseas developers develop HarmonyOS applications?
Answer: Currently, overseas official website downloads are not supported, and downloads will be available in the near future. If you are willing to cooperate, you can contact us at a single point and we will provide as much technical support as possible.
Q12: How do I obtain the Powered By HarmonyOS technical certification mark?
You can visit the HarmonyOS official website www.harmonyos.com. After completing the corporate real-name authentication, you can create a product plan in the management center and submit for certification testing.
Q13: How do I publish my HarmonyOS component or solution?
Currently, you need to complete corporate real-name authentication on the HPM website hpm.harmonyos.com. After completing the review of components and solutions in the management center, they can be officially released to HPM.