Develop

Everything you need to know, from sending your first message to fully integrating Layer.


The Basics

Read these short guides first to understand what Layer provides and how to work with our SDKs and APIs.

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Layer Overview

What can Layer do for you?
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Technical Overview

Core concepts to know when integrating Layer into your app.
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Layer Dashboard

How to use Layer Dashboard.

App Development

We have native SDKs for iOS, Android, and Web, as well as raw API access for any other client environment. Apps built on Layer work across every platform.

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LayerKit

Objective-C SDK and native UI framework for iOS 7 and higher.
 
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Android SDK

Java SDK and native UI framework for Android API 14 and higher.
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WebSDK

Javascript SDK that works with any UI framework for IE 11+ and all modern browsers.
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Client API

RESTful API that works on any platform with full access to Layer functionality.

Server Development

Our server-side APIs provide a system-level perspective to Layer functionality. They allow you to build richer experiences and integrate with external services.

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Server API

Configure Layer for your app and interact with content from your server-side code.
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Webhooks

Receive real-time updates on everything happening in your app, delivered to your server.