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title: Getting Started
description: Pebble is an open platform. It's easy to develop on Pebble. You can get started in 60 seconds with CloudPebble. Our SDK is available for free and includes iOS and Android libraries.
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          <h3>Pebble SDK 3.0 is Here!</h3>
          <p style="margin-bottom: 0;">We've just released version 3.0 of the Pebble SDK which powers the amazing new Pebble Time!</p>
          <a href="/sdk/whats-new/" class="btn btn--bg-white btn--fg-dark-gray">What's New in SDK 3.0</a>
          <a href="/sdk/migration-guide/" class="btn btn--bg-white btn--fg-dark-gray">SDK 3.0 Migration Guide</a>
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          <h3>Learn To Write Your First Pebble App</h3>
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            Welcome, new developer! Whether you are an experienced C programmer or a
            beginner, this tutorial series is aimed at helping you get set up and
            building with the Pebble SDK as fast as possible. The end result will be
            a new watchface for your Pebble that was created by you!
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          <h5>Already Have a Mobile App?</h5>
          <h3>Integrate With Pebble</h3>
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          <h5>Allergic to C?</h5>
          <h3>Try Pebble.js</h3>
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