“Cross-Platform Apps with Dropbox’s Djinni..."
summary
Demonstrates using Dropbox’s Djinni to generate C++, Objective‑C and Java bridge code from a single Djinni IDL so one C++ library provides Hello World, user‑prefs access, Google Analytics hooks and map‑pin records across iOS, Android and tvOS. Shows generated interfaces, shared_ptr create patterns for listeners, and records/lists/maps for data transfer. Works but exposes pitfalls: Apple TV forces use of the HTTP reporting API instead of iOS SDK, Boost bloats APKs, and namespace/ID threading issues require careful architecture.
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chapters (8)
- 0:00Introduction and goals
- 8:46Why Djinni solves bridge languages
- 12:21First Djinni example Hello World
- 19:53Calling C++ from Java and Objective-C
- 26:26Google Analytics across platforms
- 34:01Passing data objects with Djinni
- 36:58Challenges and solutions
- 43:49Resources and wrap-up
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