Work in Progress...
Use Case/ Scenarios
To find the D-Space use cases/ Scenarios please refer to the GPII Wiki: http://wiki.gpii.net/index.php/Developer_Space
Comparative Analysis
The following analysis provides an overview of two different types of services that developers may use in their product development workflow:
- Closed Developer Platforms: They encourage developers using their products by offering variety of tools and services e.g. Apple, Microsoft, Google
- Open Developer Tools: They provide developers with tools, services and information to facilitate their workflow e.g. GitHub, CodeClimate
This analysis aims to reveal the components that must be incorporated within the D-Space as well as unique features to created added value for the D-Space
Platform | Tools | Resources | Marketing/ Promotions | Community | Mentorship | Business Model |
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Google Developers | - Cloud credits to help developers build products
(Can we offer such credits or initial incentives?) - Early access to pre-release APIs and SDKs
| - Mix of Free/Paid Online courses both for the development and design
- Featured talks and articles for design, development, distribution and monetizing
(Training modules to help developers market and sell their products)
| - Spotlight: Featured startups are shown here (first hand lessons, challenges and tactics)
(Featuring developer of the month gives them an incentive to participate and build products, etc)
| - Getting invited to the startup launch events around the world
- Week-long bootcamps for early stage startups (Focused on the subject, Business oriented, practical tips, marketing and presentation skills)
(Interesting but maybe out of scope for P4A)
| - Mentorship from Startup Launch mentor network
- UX reviews by Google Developer Relations and Startup Launch mentor for selected startup
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Mozilla Developer Network | - Libraries and APIs
- Web Console
- JS Debugger
- Page Inspector
- Style Editor
- Profiler
- Network Monitor
- App manager
- Simulator
 - Remote Debugging
 - Responsive Design View
(This feature can be useful for designers as well) - Settings
| - Layout Basics
- Styleguides
- Design Asset Library
(A link to asset libraries for different platforms) - Components guides
- Publishing and Monetization guides
- Developer Guide (CSS, Graphics, Wbe APIs, HTML, XML, SVG, UX, etc.)
- Accessibility
- Security
- Demos
| - Featured Demos
(Showcasing selected products not just on the D-Space, but on the entire platform)
| - Hacks Blog
- Feedback channels in Stack Overflow
- Members can edit documentations and showcase their work
- Contributors receive Mozilla gear, invitation to Mozilla related events and considered for internships

| - TestDay: Global, virtual events to test a particular product or feature. Meant to teach people the skills necessary to contribute to Mozilla
(Maybe every month a particular product is selected for testing, and review by the community)
| - All parts are created by an open community of developers. All services are free (You can find several pages that are not reviewed or completed)
- Sustained through donations
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Apple Developers | - SDKs
- Programs certificates (Xcode)
(Offering certificate for commonly used programs) - Programming language (Swift)
- TestFlight Beta Testing (Inviting internal & External testers)
 - Review and Follow Guidelines after submission to App Store
- Bug Reporter
| - iCloud Design Guide
- iOS & OS developer library (Guides, References, Release Notes, Sample Code, Technical Code)
- Apple Capabilities guidelines and Framework Reference (WatchKit, Touch ID, Apple Pay, etc.)
- Videos form Apple Worldwide Developers Conference
- iOS & OS videos
- Tech Talks
| | - Developer Forums (Paid Service)
- Annual Worldwide Developers Conference
| | - Subscription fee for technical support & resources and access to pre-release software
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Microsoft Developers Network | - Free Cloud Services
- APIs and SDKs
- Visual Studio
| - Documentations for APIs and other references
- Developer Code Sample
- MSDN Library (Design & Development Tools and Languages, Mobile/Web/Office/Windows Development)
| - Customer Access Program: Connecting promising startups with mature ideas to the Microsoft's global customers
(Matching Products/Developers with an idea to the right backers, or customers)
| - Local Innovation Centers to provide resources and support for students, entrepreneurs and startups (Low or No cost training)
(Interesting but maybe out of scope for P4A) - Microsoft Virtual Academy (Courses, Live Events, Top students)
- Channel 9: featured videos, interviews and talks
- Imagine Cup: Global Students Technology Competition
(For issues/ideas/questions that are raised by many P4A users) - Developer Blogs and Forums
| - Accelerators: for promising early-stage startups and first time entrepreneurs (3-6 Month mentoring/ technical guidance and connection to other startups)
- Local Tech Advisers
- Know it Prove it: a month long challenge to improve your skill and complete a set of required modules
(Leveling up your skills and turning consumers to producers)
| - Subscription fee for some of the services
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Amazon Developers | - SDK Download
- App Testing (simple drag and drop)
- Live App Testing (App distribution in the app stodere prior to release to be tested by Amazon Testers)
- A/B Testing on the fly
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