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Google Flutter V2 Adds Web and Desktop Support
Google has announced the availability of Flutter V2, the second generation of the company’s open-source UI toolkit, almost four years after the project’s initial release in May of 2017. With this release, Google has significantly broadened the scope of Flutter’s development reach.
12 hours ago
Developers Can Rest Easy with Google’s New Android Sleep API
Sleep tracking is an increasingly popular health trend that mobile app developers have been building applications to support. To simplify this endeavor and improve device performance, Google has added a new Android Sleep API that operates as an extension of its existing Activity Recognition API.
6 days ago
GitHub Marketplace Enhancements Improve Developer Revenue Generation and App Onboarding
GitHub has announced modifications to the GitHub Marketplace, a central location where developers can discover, share, and sell development solutions, that are intended to simplify application onboarding and increase revenue generation.
02-05-2021
Apple Issues Guidance for App Tracking Transparency APIs
Apple has announced several updates to its App Store Review Guidelines that portend forthcoming changes to the platform. These guidelines include mention of a new App Tracking Transparency feature which has been long rumored as an attempt to improve platform privacy.
02-02-2021
Did APIs Play a Role in the Exfiltration of Personal Data From Parler.com After the Riot in Washington, DC?
In the aftermath of the riots in Washington, DC several posts went viral alleging that APIs played a role in the potentially private content including text, images, and video that were exfiltrated from Parler.com. We took a deep dive into these allegations in order to set the record straight.
01-20-2021
How APIs Allow Financial Institutions to Participate in IoT Initiatives
As Financial Institutions consider making a foray into the IoT space, they must consider the role that APIs play. APIs can help set the stage for IoT initiatives and banks should take the time to understand the types of APIs available to them and how those APIs are central to any digital strategy.
12-22-2020
Google Announces Updates to the Search Console API
Google has been steadily improving the infrastructure behind the Google Search Console API to ensure that users are able to fully leverage all of the powerful features available in the Search Console. This week, the company announced that it will be further updating the API.
12-10-2020
MuleSoft Composer Allows Non-Developers to Participate in Enterprise Innovation
MuleSoft has announced a new solution that is built on top of its existing Anypoint Platform and aims to allow non-developer employees to participate more directly in building what the company sees as the future of enterprise integration. MuleSoft Composer offers a no-code integration environment.
12-02-2020
Daily API RoundUp: KONE, Credas, PocketCasts, Eurex, Notejoy
Ten APIs have been added to the ProgrammableWeb directory in categories including Stocks, Identity, Auto, and Podcasts. Highlights include an API for the Notejoy collaborative notes platform and an API for interacting with elevator data. Here's a rundown of the latest additions.
10-29-2020
ThinPrint Launches API for Cloud Printing Services
ThinPrint's cloud printing solution, ezeep, today launched its developer API, which enables easy integration of its cloud printing services for any device or platform. Software developers and companies which previously relied on Google Cloud Print can now migrate their apps to ezeep.
09-15-2020
Amazon Introduces Data API for Redshift
Amazon has announced that Amazon Redshift (a managed cloud data warehouse) is now accessible from the built-in Redshift Data API. Such access makes it easier for developers to build web services applications that include integrations with services such as AWS Lambda, AWS AppSync, and AWS Cloud9.
09-11-2020
These are the Best Tools to Help Developers Build Progressive Web Apps
Progressive Web Apps are built from common web technologies but offer an experience rivaling a native app. A number of big brands such as Adidas, Lancome USA and others have trasnformed their sites to PWAs. This article looks at some of the tools developers can use to build PWAs.
09-10-2020
Google Announces Business Application Platform for No-Code Application Development
Google Cloud Platform has announced a new solution aimed at enabling citizen developers to automate processes and create applications in a no-code environment. The new Business Application Platform intends to help enterprise customers modernize legacy apps and create new business channels.
09-09-2020
Four Tips Developers Should Follow When Building Location-Based Apps
Apps that use location data present challenges to developers. Users expect seamless experiences with up-to-date, reliable data – a significant design and engineering challenge. How can developers deliver stellar user experiences? Here are four best practices for building location-based apps.
09-02-2020
Daily API RoundUp: Teamup, Bees360, Terbine, IntelOwl, Productsup
Twelve APIs have been added to the ProgrammableWeb directory in categories including Internet of Things, Banking and Collaboration. Highlights include an API for Teamup team calendar platform, an API for music analysis, and an API for drone property assessment services. Here's a look at what's new.
09-01-2020
Cloudian Announces New Support for Container-Based Apps
Cloudian has announced support for container-based apps. Cloudian Kubernetes S3 Operator is a self-service tool that allows developers to dynamically provision Cloudian HyperStore S3-compatible object storage. It extends Cloudian’s existing and growing support for cloud-native environments.
08-31-2020
Client-Side Metrics for the Java v2 AWS SDK Now in General Availability
Idk.dev, provider of programming & DevOps tutorials has announced the general availability of Client-Side Metrics for the AWS SDK for Java v2. This SDK, which was initially announced in preview on July 7th, is now in version 2.14.0 and is designated for use in production environments.
08-18-2020
Microsoft Introduces Open Service Mesh With Intention to Donate to CNCF
Microsoft recently announced Open Service Mesh (OSM). OSM is a lightweight and extensible cloud native service mesh. OSM runs on Kubernetes and was built for that community. OSM is an open source project and Microsoft has already proposed to donate OSM to the Cloud Native Computing Foundation.
08-06-2020
Android 11 Reaches Final Beta
Android 11 beta 3 is here and with it Google is calling upon all developers to update their apps accordingly. The official Android 11 release is mere weeks away at this point, and it is important for apps to be compatible with the new features in Android 11. Here's what you need to know.
08-06-2020
GitHub Modifies Authentication Methods for REST API
GitHub has announced that beginning on November 13th, 2020, they will require that developers using the GitHub REST API use token-based authentication. This will now be required for all authenticated operations in replacement of the previously allowed account password access.
07-31-2020