What is OpenHarmony (OHOS)? A short, clear explanation
Short answer: OpenHarmony (OHOS) is an open-source operating system developed under the OpenAtom Foundation that runs on devices ranging from phones to IoT hardware.
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Core concepts
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| OHOS | Abbreviation of OpenHarmony |
| ArkTS | Application language (TypeScript-based) |
| ArkUI | Declarative UI framework |
| DevEco Studio | Official IDE |
| HAP | Application package format |
How is it related to HarmonyOS?
OpenHarmony is the open-source base; HarmonyOS adds commercial components on top of it.
Next steps
- Installing DevEco Studio
- Your first ArkTS app
Frequently asked questions
Are OpenHarmony and HarmonyOS the same thing?
No. OpenHarmony is the open-source core project; HarmonyOS is Huawei's commercial operating system built on top of OpenHarmony.
Which language are OpenHarmony apps written in?
ArkTS (a TypeScript-based language) is the primary language, used with the ArkUI declarative UI framework in DevEco Studio.