StackApps & API

Diago

17:19

Ello :)

Rebecca Chernoff

Allo (:

Diago

So... The short version. After stagnating I finally started on something for StackApps

It's basically called Stack Central. A Windows desktop app that brings all your interaction with SE to your Desktop

Rebecca Chernoff

cool (:

Diago

I want to try and do a release often / early thing, but also want to do some limited beta testing

So I was wondering if I can add it to Stack Apps, and have people mail me if they want to be part of the test group

And obviously as it goes through all the stages of release also promote it

Or should I wait till I have it finished?

Initially it will be a glorified message inbox while I get the framework stable

But as time goes on I want to do some really interesting stuff around you and your account.

Rebecca Chernoff

You can post it sure, but the [app] tag should be reserved for things anyone can use.

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Q: How to list your application/library/wrapper here

If you've created an application or library/wrapper using the Stack Exchange API, that's fantastic! Now create a question tagged [app] or [library] to let the world know about it. All questions tagged [app] or [library] should follow this rough template. Just copy and paste it into your questio...

> Remember, you should only publicize your app if it can actually be used!

Diago

17:24

Ok. fair enough. So I can create an app like template post, but not add the app tag until users can actually download, but use it to get people to test etc?

Rebecca Chernoff

Of course, the iphone app was posted well before it was released. Hrm.

Diago

Cool :) I am hoping to have something ready for testing by end of next week. I am loving working with the API, and keep having some ideas around it, but I want to wait till the app is out before discussing them, since I am also still finding my way around :)

Thanks so much for your time :)

Rebecca Chernoff

Yeah, the iphone app definitely had the [app] tag before it was available to anyone.

Diago

Interesting. I am trying to be cautious in approaching this. I have never done something on this level, so I want to make sure I do it right and not offend anyone.

Rebecca Chernoff

Found this:

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A: How to list your application/library/wrapper here

Remember, you should only publicize your app if it can actually be used! I'm working on an idea for an app. In true "customer development" fashion, I'd like to publish the idea, with a screenshot of what it will look like, to see what kind of reaction it gets and what features people wan...

Didn't get a lot of attention and I don't see that this user posted it as a separate question.

Diago

17:30

Do you think I should maybe post it as a question with a reference back to that answer?

Rebecca Chernoff

Technically, it does just say "if it can actually be used", doesn't specify by whom

Diago

:)

Yep. Your definitely a woman. Only you would pick up on that :P

Rebecca Chernoff

LOL

Diago

Thanks a bunch. I will take some time later on to post some questions and see where it goes :)

Rebecca Chernoff

coolio (:

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