1. SCrid2000's Avatar
    Read this article in my RSS feed from developer.blackberry.com but it apparently got pulled (probably wasn't supposed to go out until later today). It was a good article so I'm reposting it here:

    The BlackBerry Developer web properties are undergoing some exciting renovations. Our goal is to help you understand what tools or information you need and make sure you can find them easily. These changes affect our microsites� appearance and the location of certain content. We�re also adding some new features that will enable you to provide feedback so you can help us make the BlackBerry Developer properties even more engaging.

    Here�s what�s new�


    Merge of Native and Cascades

    This is a big one. You�ll now find all the resources for core Native and Cascades development in one place, unified under Native.*This new microsite*also showcases our new design and updates to the content.

    PlayBook

    PlayBook gets*its own new, spiffy microsite. Native content is moving to this site, which will also contain all PlayBook information for HTML5, AIR, and Android.

    BlackBerry OS (BBOS)

    BlackBerry OS now has*its own microsite*too, which will contain all of the available Java, HTML5, and Theme Studio information. New design? You betcha.

    Navigation

    We�ve updated navigation site-wide to reflect the changes outlined above, including the information architecture for the*BlackBerry Developer homepage, footer, and navigation bar.

    The*Platform Choice page*has also been redesigned, and now has three options: BlackBerry 10, PlayBook, and BBOS.

    Over time, all existing microsites will also be updated with the new design.

    Developer Forums

    The*Native and Cascades boards*are merging and will now be found under*Native. Don�t worry, we�re migrating all of the content over. It will be sorted appropriately so you can still locate threads you have been following and find what you need easily.

    Comment Functionality on the AIR Microsite

    We�ve begun a beta project that adds commenting functionality with Disqus (the same tool implemented on the Inside BlackBerry Developer Blog) to*our AIR microsite. We�re interested in seeing what kinds of content that community members post, its value to others, and the best ways for us to support this functionality.

    If all goes well, we plan to roll out commenting to the other BlackBerry Developer properties over the next few months. So, AIR devs, drop by and ask a question, offer a suggestion, or share some knowledge!

    BlackBerry developers� skills and tools are always evolving, and it�s our job to ensure that developers keep moving. We think these changes are a great enhancement to the BlackBerry Developer user experience.

    There�s plenty more to come. We are focused on improving our developers� experience and workflow, so keep an eye on the blog for upcoming news!

    http://devblog.blackberry.com/2013/08/extreme-makeover-blackberry-developer-site-edition/
    08-14-13 09:56 AM
  2. howarmat's Avatar
    Cool thanks for sharing. I will go check them out
    08-14-13 09:59 AM
  3. SCrid2000's Avatar
    Will probably roll out during the 10.2 Web conference.
    You gonna make an app Matt?
    08-14-13 10:04 AM
  4. mikeo007's Avatar
    A couple interesting things with this announcement. Maybe I'm reading too much into this, but seeing them break out BB10, Playbook and BBOS into separate sections seems to make a statement.

    Everyone knows Playbook is dead. Everyone also assumes BBOS is on the outs. During a big realign, it would only make sense to merge these forums into a "legacy" subsection.

    So here's my thinking: Playbook, no matter how you look at it is dead. Heins doesn't like tablets and QNX development has moved on to BB10. So the only reason to break these out is BBOS. Maybe this is a sign that BBOS isn't as dead as we thought it was. Maybe the 9720 isn't the last BBOS device.
    08-14-13 11:07 AM
  5. howarmat's Avatar
    Will probably roll out during the 10.2 Web conference.
    You gonna make an app Matt?
    probably not but I sometimes wonder if i took the time read up a little if I could make something useful. I just havent done much coding since school 10 years ago lol
    08-14-13 11:29 AM

Similar Threads

  1. What is BlackBerry going to expect from the Z30 now?
    By jc4957 in forum General BlackBerry News, Discussion & Rumors
    Replies: 57
    Last Post: 08-15-13, 08:09 PM
  2. Jonathan Geller on CNBC: BlackBerry doesn't understand "Mobile Computing"
    By the_sleuth in forum General BlackBerry News, Discussion & Rumors
    Replies: 129
    Last Post: 08-15-13, 11:32 AM
  3. Watsa to hold keys to a BlackBerry deal
    By needforbbx in forum General BlackBerry News, Discussion & Rumors
    Replies: 8
    Last Post: 08-14-13, 08:29 PM
  4. T-Mobile and Hotmail issues?
    By edu3110 in forum General Carrier Discussion
    Replies: 13
    Last Post: 08-14-13, 07:10 PM
  5. Did app for BlackBerry are satisfied enough?
    By Shah Osman in forum BlackBerry Z10
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 08-14-13, 09:40 AM
LINK TO POST COPIED TO CLIPBOARD