Development Mode

Last Updated on : 2023-09-19 01:48:30download

TuyaOS Gateway Development Framework supports two development modes: TuyaOS OS development and TuyaOS SDK development. For more information, see TuyaOS Development Mode. You can choose a suitable development mode for your purpose.

Comparison

The following table provides a comparison between the two development modes.

	TuyaOS OS development	TuyaOS SDK development
Chip source	Tuya integrates the module into the gateway, allowing you to focus on developing applications.	You select the chip, adapt the board support package (BSP), and develop applications.
Target developer	Newbie to gateway development.	Having proprietary gateway solutions and planning to integrate them with the Tuya IoT Development Platform.
Key difference	No need to manage the BSP.	Need to manage the BSP.
Microcontroller (upstream) provider	Tuya	You
Zigbee module (downstream) provider	Tuya	Tuya
Bluetooth module (downstream) provider	Tuya	Tuya
Other module (downstream) provider	You	You
Gateway license	Coming with the microcontroller	Purchased separately
Compatible system	FreeRTOS and Linux	Linux
Programming language	C	C
Difficulty level	Easy. Focus on the application layer only.	Hard. Focus on integrating both hardware and software.
Development time	Short	Long
Hardware development	Module-based hardware development	Chip-based hardware development

Development process

After you decide on the development mode, select a chip or SDK solution in Tuya Wind IDE and download the respective SDK.

Find the required SDK from the OS solution list in Tuya Wind IDE.
Request access to the SDK. Enter the email address (format: xxx@tuya.com) of your account manager.
Usually, you would get an approval within one working day.
Download the SDK.
Create a product and develop and debug code. For more information, see Create Product.
Release and roll out your product.

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