MoSync

MoSync was a software development kit (SDK) for creating cross-platform mobile applications. It allowed developers to write code once and deploy it to multiple mobile operating systems and platforms.

MoSync's primary goal was to simplify mobile application development by providing a single codebase that could be compiled and packaged for different target devices. It supported platforms such as Android, iOS, Windows Phone (later Windows Mobile), Symbian, and mobile web.

The SDK provided a C++ based development environment with various APIs and libraries for accessing device features, handling user interface elements, and managing data. MoSync utilized a build system and toolchain to compile and package the application for each target platform. This process involved cross-compilation and platform-specific adaptations to ensure compatibility.

A key feature of MoSync was its focus on native application development. While it provided a cross-platform environment, the resulting applications were compiled into native code for each target platform, aiming for better performance compared to web-based or interpreted solutions.

The MoSync project was eventually discontinued, with support ceasing and the SDK becoming unavailable. The technology landscape shifted towards other cross-platform solutions and native development tools, leading to its decline.