Keynote - Ed Schmit of AT&T - 10 Things that Make Working with Developers Fun

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Top Ten Things That Make Working with Developers FUN! March 13, 2012

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This is a copy of the keynote given by Ed Schmit of AT&T at the Evans Data Corporation Developer Relations Conference on March 13, titled "Ten Things that Make Working with Developers Fun."

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Top Ten Things That Make

Working with Developers FUN!

March 13, 2012

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The longest-standing U.S. wireless carrier developer program – launched in 1996

Site contains wealth of data on device specifications, network information, and carrier GTM guidance

Active engagement with the developer community

We host and sponsor numerous developer-focused events throughout the year

Resources and support throughout the mobile app development lifecycle

http://developer.att.com

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#1) Contests/Fast Pitches

Judging

Cool Apps

Fun prizes and giant checks

Supports key initiatives

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#2) Parties/Events

Concerts

Scavenger hunts

Unhealthy food

Goats, fire-breathers, and more…

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#3) AT&T Foundry (Innovation Center)

Executive support

Agile processes

Developer Relevance

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#4) Giveaways

Devices

Fun Swag

Backpacks

Free services

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#5) Content

Research

Whitepapers

Case studies

Blogs

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#6) Marketing

Email (Billing is thrilling so stop chilling)

Newsletters

Social Networking

Videos

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#7) Enablers

Differentiation

• Network APIs

• Cloud

• Device Features

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#8) Emerging Devices

Beyond Tablets

• Digital Life

• mHealth

• Connected home

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#9) Hackathons

Community building

Direct feedback

Interesting themes

Good partner opportunities

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#10) COMICS!

Developer Man!

• Not trashed

• Embed messages

• New relationship

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