Tools and documentation
The following topics apply to both development lanes and live in the Vega SDK guide:- Install the Vega SDK — installs the developer tools, command line tools, APIs, and libraries.
- Vega Studio — the Visual Studio Code extension that serves as the primary development environment.
- Vega CLI — builds, runs, and packages apps from a terminal.
- Package and Lifecycle Manager — manages app packages and the lifecycle of running programs.
- VDA utility — installs and runs apps on Vega-supported devices.
- Release notes — release information for the current SDK version.
What this section covers
The following topics are specific to native C++ development:- Interface guides — cover the native interfaces for audio, graphics, media, Bluetooth, connectivity, user input, and device management.
- API reference — reference documentation generated from the SDK interface definitions.
Prerequisites
To develop native Vega apps, you need:- A Fire TV Stick that runs Vega OS. For supported devices and setup, see Set up your Fire TV Stick.
- An Amazon Developer account, for signing in to the Amazon Developer Console.
- The Vega SDK, installed as described in Install the Vega SDK.
Get started
- Install the Vega SDK, which includes the shared developer and command line tools.
- Set up your device and turn on developer mode.
- Review the interface guides and the API reference for the interfaces your app needs.
