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End of the Road
Read more: End of the RoadAfter a decade of advocating for the developer community, the time has come to wind down the Developers Alliance. For some of you, this may come as a shock. As…
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Developing for Good: Kids Who Code
Read more: Developing for Good: Kids Who CodeIn December of 2014, a four year old girl submitted a change to the Linux kernel that was actually accepted into the code. Although it’s easy to get caught up in struggles within the app ecosystem and obstacles faced by developers, this bit of news left the Application Developers Alliance inspired to discuss and contribute to the…
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Apps Alliance Urges Legislative Action on Demand Letters to Protect Startups and App Developers from Patent Trolls
Read more: Apps Alliance Urges Legislative Action on Demand Letters to Protect Startups and App Developers from Patent TrollsWashington, D.C. – The Application Developers Alliance today called on the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade to swiftly enact legislation to prohibit a favored weapon America’s patent trolls – fraudulent demand letters that are intentionally vague, deceptive, overbroad or baseless.
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What’s in The DNA of Successful Apps: Part III
Read more: What’s in The DNA of Successful Apps: Part IIIYour app has a solid, engaging design, and you’ve prepared yourself for any legal requirements that may arise… Now what? Is it time to finally release your app? Not quite! The DNA of Successful Media & Entertainment Apps wouldn’t be complete without a business strategy. With the final infographic in our Media and Entertainment Working…
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What’s in The DNA of Successful Apps: Part II
Read more: What’s in The DNA of Successful Apps: Part IIThe first installment of our Media and Entertainment Working Group’s series, The DNA of Successful Media & Entertainment Apps, provided developers with an understanding of the variables that contribute to an engaging design. However, the work doesn’t stop once the app is created. Before placing an app in the appropriate marketplaces, developers must first understand the…
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Recap: Seattle App Strategy Workshop
Read more: Recap: Seattle App Strategy WorkshopFor the second straight year, the Application Developers Alliance kicked off the App Strategy Workshop series at one of our favorite venues, Impact Hub Seattle. A packed house of 120 mobile professionals filled the room to learn how to build apps with target audiences in mind and gain insights into the role of feedback in post-launch app improvement.
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Apps Alliance Hosted Sen. Grassley for Patent Reform Discussion in Des Moines
Read more: Apps Alliance Hosted Sen. Grassley for Patent Reform Discussion in Des MoinesDes Moines, IA – Today, the Application Developers Alliance hosted Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA), as well as Iowa entrepreneurs and business owners, for an in-depth patent reform discussion. The conversation, which included victims of patent abuse, focused on the urgent need for Congress to pass comprehensive legislation to protect businesses from patent trolls.
