Leveraging web technologies
Our expertise in web technologies proved invaluable when approaching Web TV platforms. We utilized our proficiency in JavaScript, HTML, and CSS to create a showcase application demonstrating the capabilities of an adapted SDK.
WebOS and Tizen, being web-based platforms at their core, allowed us to leverage our existing web development skills, but with necessary adjustments. We needed to account for the unique constraints and capabilities of TV interfaces, including:
- Larger screens with lower pixel density
- Navigation primarily through remote controls
- Limited processing power compared to modern computers or smartphones
Our approach included:
Adapting existing SDKs
We modified a web-based SDK, identifying core functionalities suitable for TV environments, removing features reliant on touch or mouse interactions, and optimizing performance for TV hardware.
CSS adaptations for TV displays
We focused on larger font sizes and button elements for improved readability at a distance, high-contrast color schemes to account for varied lighting conditions, and simplified layouts to facilitate easy navigation with a remote control.
JavaScript optimizations
To ensure smooth performance on TV hardware, we implemented several optimizations, including minimizing DOM manipulations and utilizing efficient data structures and algorithms.