Zebra DevTalk | Introduction to Zebra Basic Interpreter (ZBI) | March 2025 | Zebra

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fmA0DdLwHE

Summary

TLDRThis video features a Dev Talk hosted by Dan Qualiana, introducing Brett Ano to discuss the Zebra Basic Interpreter (ZBI) for Zebra printers. Dan also announces the Europe App Forum event, which includes industry experts sharing insights on enterprise software trends. Previous Dev Talks can be found on the Zebra YouTube channel and resources are available on the Zebra Developer Portal for developers looking to enhance their knowledge and skills regarding Zebra products.

Takeaways

  • 👨‍💻 ZBI allows running applications on Zebra printers.
  • 📅 Europe App Forum is on June 14-16.
  • 📺 Previous Dev Talks are recorded on YouTube.
  • 🛠️ Developer Portal provides SDKs and tools.
  • 🤝 Non-Zebra speakers include Google, Microsoft, IBM.
  • 🗓️ Dev Talks happen monthly for developer engagement.

Timeline

  • 00:00:00 - 00:45:26

    In this introductory segment of May's Dev Talk, Dan Qualiana, the Head of Developer Relations at Zebra, welcomes attendees and introduces guest speaker Brett Ano, a Software Engineering Manager in Zebra's Printing Division. Brett will discuss Zebra Basic Interpreter (ZBI), explaining its functionality to operate applications on Zebra printers, its environment, and practical examples. Dan also highlights the upcoming Europe App Forum event from June 14th to 16th, featuring a diverse lineup of speakers and topics in enterprise software trends. He encourages participation in the monthly Dev Talks, which are recorded and available on the Zebra Technologies YouTube channel and developer.zebra.com, where developers can access resources, SDKs, and forums for further engagement.

Mind Map

Video Q&A

  • What is ZBI?

    ZBI stands for Zebra Basic Interpreter, a way to run applications on Zebra printers.

  • When is the Europe App Forum?

    The Europe App Forum is from June 14th to 16th.

  • Where can I find previous Dev Talks?

    Previous Dev Talks are available on the Zebra Technologies YouTube channel and the Zebra Developer Portal.

  • What resources are available on the Zebra Developer Portal?

    The portal offers tools, SDKs, API documentation, and forums for developers.

  • Who are some non-Zebra presenters at the Europe App Forum?

    Presenters include representatives from Google, Microsoft, IBM, and others.

  • How often are Dev Talks hosted?

    Dev Talks are hosted once a month.

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  • 00:00:01
    Hello everyone, welcome to May’s Dev  Talk. My name is Dan Qualiana. I’m the
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    Head of Developer Relations at Zebra, and  I’m really happy you’ve joined us today.
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    Today, we have a special guest, Brett Ano, who  is a Software Engineering Manager in Zebra’s
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    Printing Division. He’s going to be talking to  us about ZBI, which is Zebra Basic Interpreter,
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    and it’s a way that you can actually run an  application on your Zebra printer. Brett’s
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    going to be talking through the environment and  why to use it and giving some great examples
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    of how to take the most advantage of this  great feature that we have on Zebra printers.
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    Before Brett dives into it, I wanted to  just give everyone a reminder that June
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    14th to 16th we are hosting our Europe App  Forum event. This is a great opportunity to
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    learn about some of the latest changes in  the trends in Enterprise software. We have
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    a great lineup of Zebra speakers from our Chief  Technology Office, Product Management, and some
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    of the architects who build the Zebra tools and  products. We also have a huge list of non-Zebra
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    presenters as well from Google Android,  Microsoft, IBM, and many others, so we
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    really encourage you to check out this event. You  can learn more if you go to zebra.com/appforum.
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    Many of you have been attending our Dev Talks,  but if you’re not as familiar with these,
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    we host them once a month. They’re a great  opportunity for you to learn more about how
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    to write code for or running on Zebra products.  We have all of the previous Dev Talks recorded,
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    and they are on the Zebra Technologies  YouTube channel. There’s a playlist set
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    aside just for Dev Talks and also on the  Zebra Developer Portal, which is our main
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    way of connecting with you, the developers.  That’s at developer.zebra.com. You can find
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    all of the presentations, the PowerPoints on  those. We have a lot of great resources there.
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    That’s really a great place to go to find  the tools, the SDKs, API documentation,
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    and links to any development types of activities  you’d be looking for, as well as some forums
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    where you can ask us questions. So we really  encourage you to check out developer.zebra.com.
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    So that’s enough of my introduction, and  now I will turn things over to Brett,
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    who’s going to explain ZBI to you.
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    Please let me know if you need any  more corrections or further assistance!
Tags
  • Zebra
  • ZBI
  • Dev Talks
  • Printing Division
  • Software Engineering
  • Enterprise software
  • Developer Portal
  • Europe App Forum
  • SDKs
  • API documentation