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>best and brightest

Posted on 20 March 2013 by Ryan

Summary: A week inside Google with their best and brightest, cupcakes that is ;-), at the Google+ Sign-in bootcamp.

I was lucky enough to be invited to Google’s series of bootcamps to get partners up to speed with Google+ Sign-in. Read on, to hear about a great week.

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>google app engine to host a static site

Posted on 13 February 2012 by Ryan

Summary: Why and how to use Google App Engine to host static / multi-page sites.

It seems that Google App Engine has a bit of an image problem. I often hear it mentioned when discussing JavaScript heavy single paged web apps, such as Gmail, but it’s less likely to be considered as a place to host static, or traditional multi-page sites.

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>get paid, go broke

Posted on 30 December 2012 by Ryan

Summary: Why paid apps are no longer sustainable for developers and what are the alternatives?

It used to be simple. Have a good idea, create an app, and sell it. OK, much digital ink has been spilt on how difficult it is to write a good app, and then get it found in the overflowing app stores. But if you actually make a successful app, and you top the charts it's time to finally post that resignation letter, right? Not so fast!

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