Preface

Google Glass is the new wearable computer that everyone is talking about. Not only does Glass offer a head-mounted optical display and touch interface, but it’s also programmable in two ways: by creating native applications using the Glass Development Kit (GDK), and by programming Glassware (Glass applications) using the HTTP-based Mirror API. This book is about the latter.

You’ll get a glimpse of what Glass is and what it is not, and how users can interface with Glass. Then you’ll learn how to develop a Glass application fast, by using the Mirror API to manipulate timeline cards and menus, track a Glass’s geolocation, create rich interactions by responding to user inputs, and capture or serve user images and videos. You’ll see how to ...

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