After reading the Ubuntu App Showdown subreddit, getting a few pings on G+ and IRC, it seems there are some showdown participants concerned about whether their app made it on time for the contest. So here’s a quick heads up: don’t worry, if your app was submitted to MyApps on time, and complied with the [...]
Continue Reading →The Ubuntu App Showdown is starting today!
You’ve probably read it in the news: as part of the ongoing initiative to make Ubuntu a target for app developers, we proudly announced the Ubuntu App Showdown contest last week. The way it works is simple and the rules are well documented, so I won’t go into the details: in short, you’ve got 3 [...]
Continue Reading →Upcoming Ubuntu Open Week session – submitting your apps to the Software Centre
Just a heads up that in about 15 minutes, and as part of the Ubuntu Open Week, I’ll be talking about how to submit apps to the Software Centre. So if you’re either interested in learning how to do it, or if you want to ask any questions, join me on IRC in the #ubuntu-classroom [...]
Continue Reading →Building the Ubuntu App Development community (I): communication channels
One of the main objectives for the Ubuntu 12.04 cycle is to build upon the foundations set by the Ubuntu App Developer site, My Apps and the Ubuntu Software Centre and start building an Ubuntu App Developer community to realize the vision of a rich ecosystem of apps around Ubuntu. This is the first of [...]
Continue Reading →App developer sessions at the 12.04 Ubuntu Developer Summit
UDS is here again. Tomorrow another week packed with content that will define the plans for a new Ubuntu LTS release will start, and this time around application development will be a prominent topic. So for all of you interested in helping and being part of the effort of making Ubuntu a platform of choice [...]
Continue Reading →Translations and App development sessions today at the Ubuntu Open Week
Just a heads up that this week is Ubuntu Open Week! Ubuntu Open Week is a series of online workshops where you can: Learn about the Ubuntu landscape Talk to some of the key developers from the Ubuntu project Find out about the Community and its relationship with Canonical Participate in an open Q&A with [...]
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Announcing the Ubuntu App Developer site
I’m thrilled to announce the launch of a significant milestone in the ongoing effort of making Ubuntu a target for app developers: the new Ubuntu App Developer site. Developer.ubuntu.com should now be the central point of reference for any topics related to application development. From creation to publication: porting, sharing, contributing, finding information… a site [...]
Continue Reading →Ubuntu App Developer Week Starting Today
Kicking Off Ubuntu App Developer Week The Ubuntu App Developer Week is starting today, so get ready for an awesome week full of exciting sessions and great speakers around the topic of application development in Ubuntu. Here’s a taster of what’s in store today: 16:00 UTC – Making Ubuntu a Target for App Developers Jono [...]
Continue Reading →Announcing Ubuntu App Developer Week
Ubuntu App Developer Week I’m thrilled to announce the next edition of Ubuntu AppDeveloperWeek, from the 5th to 9th September 2011 at #ubuntu-classroom on IRC. Ubuntu App Developer Week is a week of sessions aimed at enabling and inspiring developers to write applications that scratch their itches. Our goal is to give all attendees a [...]
Continue Reading →Making Ubuntu a Platform for App Developers – The Survey
Making Ubuntu a Choice for App Developers We want to put Ubuntu on the app development map. We want to provide a top level experience through a platform that makes it easy for developers to create applications and distribute them to millions. The Ubuntu Software Centre provided a solid foundation and a springboard to the [...]
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