This guide provides information about working with webMethods Application Platform aimed at application developers. It explains common tasks, such as building Java applications using Application Platform projects in Software AG Designer, packaging the applications in OSGi bundles, and deploying them to an Integration Server instance.

To use this guide effectively, you should be familiar with webMethods Integration Server and Software AG Designer. You should understand the concepts and procedures in the webMethods Integration Server Administrator’s Guide and the Software AG Designer Online Help. You should also have basic knowledge of OSGi and its concepts.