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What is a Data Firehose API?
InsightsNov 14, 2014

What is a Data Firehose API?

This blog post gives an overview of a data firehose API, how it works, use cases, and how to build one yourself from any data source.

Developer Relations Team
Developer Relations Team
IoT Remote Configuration w/ Arduino & Raspberry Pi
BuildNov 13, 2014

IoT Remote Configuration w/ Arduino & Raspberry Pi

With remote configuration, you can control smart devices from anywhere. This tutorial shows you how to do it with Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and a web browser.

Michael Carroll
Michael Carroll
Building a Browser-based Game w/ a Phone Controller
GamingNov 12, 2014

Building a Browser-based Game w/ a Phone Controller

This tutorial shows you how to build a second screen game in a web browser with JavaScript that uses a phone as a controller.

Michael Carroll
Michael Carroll
6 Essentials for WebRTC Video and Voice App Dev
ChatNov 4, 2014

6 Essentials for WebRTC Video and Voice App Dev

This blog post lists six things you need to know about developing WebRTC video and voice applications. It’s communication, 100% in the browser.

Stephen Blum
Stephen Blum
CTO, PubNub
Converting Your JavaScript App to an iOS App w/ PhoneGap
BuildOct 30, 2014

Converting Your JavaScript App to an iOS App w/ PhoneGap

This tutorial shows you how to convert a JavaScript web application into an iOS application with PhoneGap, as well as manually with Cordova CLI.

Michael Carroll
Michael Carroll
How to Broadcast Chrome Push Notifications in the Browser
BuildOct 28, 2014

How to Broadcast Chrome Push Notifications in the Browser

This tutorial shows you how to build a Chrome Extension to broadcast Chrome push notifications to desktop users.

Michael Carroll
Michael Carroll
Build Collaborative Apps: JavaScript Operational Transform
InsightsOct 24, 2014

Build Collaborative Apps: JavaScript Operational Transform

We should never have to refresh a page or look at stale data. We need our apps to be real-time, always updating, even when we’re not using them. Apps should be collaborative, and operational transform is the way to do that. In his talk below from SF JavaScript at PubNub HQ, Joseph Gentle walks...
Developer Relations Team
Developer Relations Team
Converting JavaScript App Into an Android App with PhoneGap
BuildOct 22, 2014

Converting JavaScript App Into an Android App with PhoneGap

This tutorial shows you how to convert a JavaScript web application into an Android application with PhoneGap, as well as manually with Cordova CLI.
Michael Carroll
Michael Carroll
Immediate Mode User Interfaces with ReactJS
InsightsOct 22, 2014

Immediate Mode User Interfaces with ReactJS

In his talk, Pete Hunt gives an overview of the library, and walks through ReactJS in action (talk includes stick figures, emotion, and ice cream).

Developer Relations Team
Developer Relations Team