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Each quarter, consultancy [http://mzl.la/VM Vision Mobile] surveys 10,000 app developers regarding tools, platforms and strategies they use. Mozilla was a sponsor of the Q3 survey, whose [http://mzl.la/1yaC4Il results] were announced late last month. Key findings include: | '''Developer survey.''' Each quarter, consultancy [http://mzl.la/VM Vision Mobile] surveys 10,000 app developers regarding tools, platforms and strategies they use. Mozilla was a sponsor of the Q3 survey, whose [http://mzl.la/1yaC4Il results] were announced late last month. Key findings include: | ||
* HTML5 is the most widely used language at 42% of developers; Java, the native language on Android, is the next most popular at 38%. | * HTML5 is the most widely used language at 42% of developers; Java, the native language on Android, is the next most popular at 38%. | ||
* A surprisingly high 47% of iOS developers and 42% of Android developers are using something other than the native language on their platforms. | * A surprisingly high 47% of iOS developers and 42% of Android developers are using something other than the native language on their platforms. | ||
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== App & Web Developer Perspectives == | == App & Web Developer Perspectives == | ||
See how app developers have contributed to Mozilla in our July 29 Town Hall presentation | '''Developer contributor profiles.''' See how app developers have contributed to Mozilla in our July 29 Town Hall presentation: | ||
* Video on [http://mzl.la/1sCo0aY AirMozilla]. | * Video on [http://mzl.la/1sCo0aY AirMozilla]. | ||
* Slides posted on the [http://mzl.la/1r2Z2i6 DevRel wiki]. | * Slides posted on the [http://mzl.la/1r2Z2i6 DevRel wiki]. | ||
Contributor [http://mzl.la/Elio Elio Qoshi] provides a [http://mzl.la/FxOS2News nice introduction] to some upcoming features in the new redesign in Firefox OS 2.0 | '''Firefox OS 2.0 redesign.''' Contributor [http://mzl.la/Elio Elio Qoshi] provides a [http://mzl.la/FxOS2News nice introduction] to some upcoming features in the new redesign in Firefox OS 2.0 | ||
Developers continue to provide constructive ideas for Developer Tools on our [http://mzl.la/devtools UserVoice channel]. We have also how shipped two versions of Firefox Aurora with feature suggestions from developers through UserVoice baked into the product (specifically, [http://mzl.la/1nQ8NA1 Firefox 32] and [http://mzl.la/1pBoskZ Firefox 33]). | |||
'''Developer feedback.''' | |||
* Developers continue to provide constructive ideas for Developer Tools on our [http://mzl.la/devtools UserVoice channel]. We have also how shipped two versions of Firefox Aurora with feature suggestions from developers through UserVoice baked into the product (specifically, [http://mzl.la/1nQ8NA1 Firefox 32] and [http://mzl.la/1pBoskZ Firefox 33]). | |||
The Developer Tools team also had a 99% response rate to all submitted ideas! | The Developer Tools team also had a 99% response rate to all submitted ideas! | ||
Developers can also provide feedback and ask questions and provide feedback on [http://mzl.la/stackoverflow Mozilla's Stack Overflow pages]. These cover Firefox, Firefox OS, Firefox developer tools and HTML5 apps. Recent activity has increased, with 26 questions gaining activity vs. 18 in June. | * Developers can also provide feedback and ask questions and provide feedback on [http://mzl.la/stackoverflow Mozilla's Stack Overflow pages]. These cover Firefox, Firefox OS, Firefox developer tools and HTML5 apps. Recent activity has increased, with 26 questions gaining activity vs. 18 in June. | ||
== Project & Event Highlights == | == Project & Event Highlights == | ||
At [http://mzl.la/OSCON OSCON] in Portland this year Mozilla had five speakers, multiple [http://mzl.la/LAS press interviews], two birds-of-a-feather sessions, an OSCON Kids Day Webmaker workshop, a booth with Firefox OS and Developer Tools demos, and a social event at the Mozilla Portland office. Whether partaking in free giant Firefox donuts or receiving free Firefox airbrush tattoos, the OSCON attendees knew Mozilla was there in a big way. Preliminary results include over 36K Twitter impressions, doubling the weekly rate of [http://mzl.la/FlameWiki Flame] sales, and very significant increases in views and interactions with Mozilla developer tools content. | At '''[http://mzl.la/OSCON OSCON]''' in Portland this year Mozilla had five speakers, multiple [http://mzl.la/LAS press interviews], two birds-of-a-feather sessions, an OSCON Kids Day Webmaker workshop, a booth with Firefox OS and Developer Tools demos, and a social event at the Mozilla Portland office. Whether partaking in free giant Firefox donuts or receiving free Firefox airbrush tattoos, the OSCON attendees knew Mozilla was there in a big way. Preliminary results include over 36K Twitter impressions, doubling the weekly rate of [http://mzl.la/FlameWiki Flame] sales, and very significant increases in views and interactions with Mozilla developer tools content. | ||
[http://mzl.la/CH Chris Heilmann] has been busy! He delivered a keynote at the inaugural [http://mzl.la/FWDJS ForwardJS] conference, [http://mzl.la/1r31yoz "The Next Challenge of the Web Is Us"], and wrote a post on the Medium blogging platform titled [http://mzl.la/Bearable "Bearable Wearables"] that questions the utility of smart watches and suggests how they can be improved. | '''[http://mzl.la/CH Chris Heilmann]''' has been busy! He delivered a keynote at the inaugural [http://mzl.la/FWDJS ForwardJS] conference, [http://mzl.la/1r31yoz "The Next Challenge of the Web Is Us"], and wrote a post on the Medium blogging platform titled [http://mzl.la/Bearable "Bearable Wearables"] that questions the utility of smart watches and suggests how they can be improved. | ||
Mozilla developer [http://mzl.la/Sole Solédad Penades] talked about [http://mzl.la/1AYz5qJ "Embracing Failure"] at [http://mzl.la/CascadiaJS Cascadia JS]. | Mozilla developer [http://mzl.la/Sole Solédad Penades] talked about [http://mzl.la/1AYz5qJ "Embracing Failure"] at [http://mzl.la/CascadiaJS Cascadia JS]. | ||
[http://mzl.la/MozFest14 MozFest] happens every year (this year October 24-26) in London to raise public awareness of the open web and increasing web literacy. MozFest draws a spectrum of innovators, makers, educators, parents, kids with varying technology knowledge and is very participatory with hands-on sessions and interactive workshops. [http://mzl.la/ali Ali Spivak] is [http://mzl.la/1qZa64k soliciting proposals] to help us get and share ideas for the web with non-developers e.g. ideas for apps, web literacy, teaching web development skills, etc. Final proposals for sessions must be [http://mzl.la/Propose submitted] by August 22; when submitting, please note if the track is for/by developers by indicating "Mozilla Developers" in either in the description or the Affiliation fields. | '''[http://mzl.la/MozFest14 MozFest]''' happens every year (this year October 24-26) in London to raise public awareness of the open web and increasing web literacy. MozFest draws a spectrum of innovators, makers, educators, parents, kids with varying technology knowledge and is very participatory with hands-on sessions and interactive workshops. [http://mzl.la/ali Ali Spivak] is [http://mzl.la/1qZa64k soliciting proposals] to help us get and share ideas for the web with non-developers e.g. ideas for apps, web literacy, teaching web development skills, etc. Final proposals for sessions must be [http://mzl.la/Propose submitted] by August 22; when submitting, please note if the track is for/by developers by indicating "Mozilla Developers" in either in the description or the Affiliation fields. | ||
New on MDN! | '''New on MDN!''' | ||
* [http://mzl.la/AudVid Audio and video delivery] developer recommendations | * [http://mzl.la/AudVid Audio and video delivery] developer recommendations | ||
* First publications for [http://mzl.la/SW Service workers] | * First publications for [http://mzl.la/SW Service workers] | ||
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== "Geekery" Highlights == | == "Geekery" Highlights == | ||
Mozilla Hacks seeks to have a diverse set of authors representing Mozilla employees, community and the outside world (e.g. Adobe, Opera) writing about both Mozilla initiatives and products as well as topics useful for any developer building for the Open Web. | '''[[http://mzl.la/HacksWiki Mozilla Hacks]''' seeks to have a diverse set of authors representing Mozilla employees, community and the outside world (e.g. Adobe, Opera) writing about both Mozilla initiatives and products as well as topics useful for any developer building for the Open Web. | ||
Here is a breakdown of this in action during Q2 + July: | Here is a breakdown of this in action during Q2 + July: | ||
* July: 9 authors (22% external) | * July: 9 authors (22% external) | ||
Revision as of 07:03, 8 August 2014
Developer world news
Developer survey. Each quarter, consultancy Vision Mobile surveys 10,000 app developers regarding tools, platforms and strategies they use. Mozilla was a sponsor of the Q3 survey, whose results were announced late last month. Key findings include:
- HTML5 is the most widely used language at 42% of developers; Java, the native language on Android, is the next most popular at 38%.
- A surprisingly high 47% of iOS developers and 42% of Android developers are using something other than the native language on their platforms.
- The majority of app businesses are not sustainable at current revenue levels. 50% of iOS developers and 64% of Android developers are below the ‘app poverty line” of $500 per app per month.
Developer Relations is working with the Insights & Strategy group to develop intelligence and Mozilla-specific action plans from the survey results. Expect to hear more.
App & Web Developer Perspectives
Developer contributor profiles. See how app developers have contributed to Mozilla in our July 29 Town Hall presentation:
- Video on AirMozilla.
- Slides posted on the DevRel wiki.
Firefox OS 2.0 redesign. Contributor Elio Qoshi provides a nice introduction to some upcoming features in the new redesign in Firefox OS 2.0
Developer feedback.
- Developers continue to provide constructive ideas for Developer Tools on our UserVoice channel. We have also how shipped two versions of Firefox Aurora with feature suggestions from developers through UserVoice baked into the product (specifically, Firefox 32 and Firefox 33).
The Developer Tools team also had a 99% response rate to all submitted ideas!
- Developers can also provide feedback and ask questions and provide feedback on Mozilla's Stack Overflow pages. These cover Firefox, Firefox OS, Firefox developer tools and HTML5 apps. Recent activity has increased, with 26 questions gaining activity vs. 18 in June.
Project & Event Highlights
At OSCON in Portland this year Mozilla had five speakers, multiple press interviews, two birds-of-a-feather sessions, an OSCON Kids Day Webmaker workshop, a booth with Firefox OS and Developer Tools demos, and a social event at the Mozilla Portland office. Whether partaking in free giant Firefox donuts or receiving free Firefox airbrush tattoos, the OSCON attendees knew Mozilla was there in a big way. Preliminary results include over 36K Twitter impressions, doubling the weekly rate of Flame sales, and very significant increases in views and interactions with Mozilla developer tools content.
Chris Heilmann has been busy! He delivered a keynote at the inaugural ForwardJS conference, "The Next Challenge of the Web Is Us", and wrote a post on the Medium blogging platform titled "Bearable Wearables" that questions the utility of smart watches and suggests how they can be improved. Mozilla developer Solédad Penades talked about "Embracing Failure" at Cascadia JS.
MozFest happens every year (this year October 24-26) in London to raise public awareness of the open web and increasing web literacy. MozFest draws a spectrum of innovators, makers, educators, parents, kids with varying technology knowledge and is very participatory with hands-on sessions and interactive workshops. Ali Spivak is soliciting proposals to help us get and share ideas for the web with non-developers e.g. ideas for apps, web literacy, teaching web development skills, etc. Final proposals for sessions must be submitted by August 22; when submitting, please note if the track is for/by developers by indicating "Mozilla Developers" in either in the description or the Affiliation fields.
New on MDN!
- Audio and video delivery developer recommendations
- First publications for Service workers
- New additions to Web Audio API documentation.
- Docs added for the NFC API
"Geekery" Highlights
[Mozilla Hacks seeks to have a diverse set of authors representing Mozilla employees, community and the outside world (e.g. Adobe, Opera) writing about both Mozilla initiatives and products as well as topics useful for any developer building for the Open Web. Here is a breakdown of this in action during Q2 + July:
- July: 9 authors (22% external)
- June: 14 authors (14% external)
- May: 12 authors (33% external)
- April: 12 authors (41% external)
Here's a sample from app developer Mahmoud Nouman: "Turn your Facebook Page into a Firefox OS Mobile App".
Engaging with Developers Together
- Submit a proposal for a MozFest session.
- Start answering questions, following tags & questions over time, and/or upvoting others' answers (answers require upvotes to be considered complete) on Mozilla's Stack Overflow pages!
- Write for Hacks!