Developer guide introduction

Welcome to the HbbTV Application Developer Guide. This guide is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of developing applications for Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV (HbbTV) platforms. HbbTV is an open standard that harmonizes the delivery of broadcast and broadband services to connected TVs and set-top boxes, enabling a seamless integration of traditional TV services with rich interactive content delivered over the internet.

As an HbbTV application developer, you will harness the power of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to create engaging, interactive TV experiences. This guide will walk you through the fundamental concepts, tools, and best practices for developing robust HbbTV applications. You will learn how to leverage the OIPF (Open IPTV Forum) APIs to interact with device capabilities, manage multimedia content, and implement interactive features such as electronic program guides (EPGs), video on demand (VoD), and catch-up TV services.

Throughout this guide, we will provide practical examples and code snippets to help you understand how to build and deploy your applications effectively. Whether you are new to HbbTV or looking to enhance your existing skills, this guide will serve as a valuable resource in your development journey. Let’s get started on creating the next generation of interactive television experiences.

Contributors

The HbbTV Association would like to recognise contributors to the HbbTV Developer Portal. The portal is a community effort and is dependent on content contributed by individuals and companies.

Contributor/Company	Contributor/Company Detail	Contribution
Christoph Ziegler	Online Media Delivery Engineer and Software Developer at ARD.	Basic screen logger
	DekTec is a leading provider of innovative hardware and software solutions for the digital television broadcast industry. Specializing in products that support a wide range of standards, including DVB, ATSC, ISDB, and IPTV, DekTec enables broadcasters, content creators, and engineers to develop, test, and monitor high-quality digital video signals. From PCIe and USB devices to advanced signal analysis and modulation tools, DekTec’s solutions empower professionals across the globe to deliver seamless and reliable broadcast experiences.	Modulator equipment to support development of tutorials.

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