Difference between IwGx, Iw2D and s3e

Question

What is the main difference between IwGx, Iw2D and s3e api in marmalade?

Heddy

Answer 1

s3e provides a core set of APIs that allow for cross platform development. IwGx is a renderer abstraction layer providing efficient access to the software renderer and Open GL. Iw2D is a simple 2D drawing API to hide some complexities of IwGx.

Sobranje

So they are related with each other too? If yes can you tell me how? I mean when can I use one over other? – Heddy

Iw2d is built on top of IwGx. IwGx is built on top of s3e. If you are doing a simple 2d application/game, use Iw2D. For 3D, go for IwGx. – Edmundedmunda