KEEPING DEVELOPERS HAPPY FROM JSON TO HACKATHON

Change is good. And here at Quova, we’re excited to announce the enhancements to our developer portal that we’re sure will make developers happy and developing with the Quova API easier than ever.

• First, we’ve added a new Featured Solutions gallery. Wonder what other people are building with our API? Need inspiration for a project? In the Featured Solutions gallery, we showcase modules that are developed to integrate the Quova IP-based API with your environment. What’s more, developers who build a unique app with our API just might see it featured in our gallery.
• Got questions? Want to connect with the Quova developer community? In our Developer Forum, you can start a conversation with fellow developers, ask and answer questions, get tips on how to tweak your code for optimal performance and learn how to overcome glitches.
• And, in addition to XML format, we’re now providing optional JSON formatted responses. Our JSON solution is up and running and ready for you to access, just make sure you specify the response format in your request. For more information, stop by our REST API Guide.

For those of you in New York City, we’re going to be at the TechCrunch Disrupt Hackathon this weekend. Stop by the Mashery booth on Pier 94 to find out more about using Quova’s API. Join the more than 500 developers for pizza, beer, coffee and lots of Red Bull as they hack the night away at this 24-hour event. Location is hot, so why not use our free developer API calls to make your creation location aware?

And, while we’re speaking of APIs, whether you’re attending Disrupt Hack Day or not, we’re still accepting submissions for our “Location Developer Challenge,” where judges will determine the winner–and award prizes–for the best location-enabled Web app that incorporates Quova’s API. Submit your application at http://www.quovadevchallenge.com by Wednesday, June 1, 2011.