eBooks

Qualcomm Developer Network has published several eBooks over the years covering several topics. These are great resources for developers exploring new areas of development, or seasoned developers that may need a reference document for a particular subject. We welcome you to download any of the eBooks below, and keep your eye out for new eBooks we publish in the future!

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Constructs of Augmented Reality
Understanding how AR is constructed can help you build the types of experiences that your users will love. To help outline the elements, this eBook dives in on spatial architecture, features, and best practices of AR that may be new to many developers.

AI on the Device Edge: Developer’s Guide
Learning about AI on the Device Edge is becoming a necessity for developers as the demand grows for processing and intelligence close to or at the very point where the data is collected.

Heterogeneous Computing for Parallelism & Power Efficiency
Find out about heterogeneous computing and the development tools to balance performance, power consumption, and thermal constraints on today’s embedded devices.

The 5G Future of Mobile Games
We’ve teamed up with the IMGA (International Mobile Gaming Awards) to bring you this 5G Future of Mobile Games eBook. In it you’ll find rich descriptions of how 5G is impacting mobile gaming and areas of opportunity for developers.

An Introduction to Audio for Developers
Here we have rounded up in one place some top audio terms, an overview of some key foundational audio technologies, and the basics to know about the primary audio wireless technologies.

Reducing Cybersickness in Virtual Reality
Cybersickness is something that has become known in VR, and here we look at what cybersickness is, including its symptoms and physiology, the most common causes, and techniques that VR developers and designers can use to reduce or eliminate it.

Connectivity Options for IoT Developers
In this e-Book we review the various connectivity options in both licensed and unlicensed spectrum and the connectivity technology best suited for different uses cases such as wearables, Industrial IoT, Consumer IoT, and Smart Cities.

Elements for Developing an Integrated Smart Home
What are some of the key components, techniques, and requirements a developer should think about when integrating IoT devices in today’s smart home? This eBook dives into these topics and more, and is a great resource for IoT developers.