subject: NPR makes an application for Android source code public [print this page] NPR(National Public Radio) has just issued a press release announcing that they have made their source code public Android application. For those who have never heard of public radio(shame on you), is a member of the Radio Service provides support for the(usually) unslanted range of news, classical music and entertainment programs, such as cars and talk to American Life. Google. It will not look back.
With the release of application source code, the NDP is hoping that the Android developer community, in conjunction with Googles author Michael Frederick, will help cool the new code of this application will be better. Not a programmer? NDP still wants to hear from you, as they believe your ideas are key to building new and innovative features.
Yes, all you developers interested in helping create a truly wonderful public use of the radio as you Android users who just want to share your brilliant idea you have, Tweet account Android NPRs Twitter( @nprandroid ) for more details. The full text of press releases can be found below.
View PressSome ideas take on life of its own. Grow and develop beyond expectations.
This is almost organic.
From the beginning of the bazaar, Android app NDP was an experiment, so the NDP to the test water from the open-source collaboration.
I do not know how fast would grow Android platform and what the consequences to do it. Last six months show us the amazing trajectory of Android, and that our audience gravitates toward this rate. Because the application is released in December, we have seen amazing growth, and now more than 100,000 people rely on this new platform every month.
In the spirit of the Android operating system, application code, we decided that public radio NPR. We believe that perfectly matches the mission of public service NDP. Public service media needs of our audience have a stake in our products, open source projects and are a means to better connect to our sites.
We want to connect with you.
If youre a programmer, you know what it all means. If you find a leisure break to cool things just because it is your passion, then put your energy to the noble cause. Spend some time rummaging through our application. Not only helping your local NPR member station, but you will have the opportunity to work with the developer at Google, Michael Frederick. Michael was responsible for most of the work in building applications for Android and the NDP is ready to engage with anyone contributing code to the project. Thanks to the generosity of Michael this project is off to a good start. But we do not want to stop there.
If you do not spend their free time digging through the entrails of the latest test of artificial intelligence, you can be part of this community, because no matter who you are, you have good ideas.
We need to hear from you. If you love the NDP and believe in what the public media means, join us. The more the better. Talk to us on Twitter @nprandroid or anywhere to work with the NDP.
