Cliqset Developer Blog

Activity Streams Apache Abdera Extension

cliqset — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:05:50 +0000

We’re happy to announce that we’ve open sourced the Cliqset Activity Streams Abdera extension we use here internally at Cliqset.

Abdera is an Apache project to build a functionally-complete, high-performance implementation of the IETF Atom Syndication Format and Atom Publishing Protocol specifications. We have extended Abdera to support the creation and consumption of Activity Streams formatted Atom feeds.

We hope it will be useful to others who’re interested in consuming and producing Activity Streams compliant Atom feeds.

The project can be found here: http://code.google.com/p/abdera-activitystreams

Cliqset API v3 brings Activity Streams and Real-time goodness

cliqset — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:07:12 +0000

Today we’re excited to announce the launch of Cliqset API v3, bringing some new and innovative features to our developer community.

Activity Streams Support - Cliqset is now publishing activity information from the ~70 services we’ve integrated within in JSON, XML and Activity Streams formatted Atom XML. Activity Streams is a standardized way to describe and communicate activity related information between services with the goal of increased consistency and efficiency.
Streaming capabilities – Activity and conversation information are now available to be delivered the moment we become aware of it using our new real-time streaming APIs.
New ways to share – We’ve simplified our sharing APIs and added new types. Share photos, status updates, link and reviews with a simple form POST.
Account Creation – Concerned about your users not having a Cliqset account when they try to use your app? No problem, applications can now register new users using our Account Creation API. We’ve integrated a CAPTCHA into the process so it’s secure and should prevent automated abuse (fingers crossed).

Those are some of the highlights so check out the docs and give us feedback. We’re always looking for ways to improve our service and build a better development community.

Developer Challenge closed

cliqset — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 20:27:25 +0000

Thank you to everyone who’s submitted their applications to the Cliqset developer challenge. We’re currently compiling and reviewing the entries and will get back with you shortly.

Cliqset Developer Challenge – There’s still time!

cliqset — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 16:48:13 +0000

In June we announced the launch of the Cliqset Developer Challenge. Our first opportunity to pay back the community for building innovative apps using the Cliqset Platform. If you haven’t started, you still have time. Submissions for the challenge must be in by July 31st. Build anything you like. The only prerequisite is that it uses the Cliqset platform.

Cash prizes will be awarded for the best applications built in the following categories:

* $10,000 for Best in Show
* $5,000 for Best Mobile App
* $5,000 for Best Desktop App
* $5,000 for Best Web App
* $5,000 for People’s Choice

The possibilities are limitless and we’re excited to see some really cool apps. Cliqset is 100% open, and we’ve got tons of support, so it is up to each individual developer to create something that will enhance users’ social Web experience.

You can find out more about the Cliqset Developer Challenge here: http://dev-challenge.cliqset.com/

Welcome to the Cliqset Developer Blog

cliqset — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:32:40 +0000

Welcome to the Cliqset Developer Blog.

At Cliqset we’re constant constantly tuning and enhancing our services to improve the overall experience of using Cliqset but also create new opportunities for the community. Previously much of this work hasn’t made its way out of the Cliqset offices. This blog is designed to change that.

Moving forward this blog will be used as a forum for all Cliqset-related news and information relevant to the Cliqset development community.

So thanks for dropping and stay tuned.