Nearly every developer is a mobile developer, even if they don’t call themselves one. Over 75 per cent of today’s professional developers code for mobile devices. BARCELONA, February 28, 2013 — Three out of four developers are coding for mobile devices in either their spare time or as part of their full-time job, according to a new survey conducted by Developer Media. The survey was based on a sample of over 23 million unique monthly developers visiting Developer Media’s sites. The community of developers were polled about mobile-specific subjects, including interest in mobile platforms. Only 6 per cent of [...]

The 10-week developer challenge saw 21 winners claim over $16,000 in prizes TORONTO — CodeProject, one of the world’s largest online communities of software developers, is pleased to announce Phil Lee as the grand prize winner of CodeProject’s recent Windows Azure Developer Challenge. Over $16,000 in prizes was awarded to 21 individuals throughout the 10-week Windows Azure Developer Challenge. The contest pitted developers from across the globe against each other in five stages of competitions that incorporated tasks like building a website, using SQL, spinning virtual machines, and building responsive mobile access for their Azure apps. A big congratulations [...]

Developer Media’s latest research on developer personalities helps marketers understand software developers — and better communicate with them August 9, 2013 — Toronto, Canada — A typical software developers’ personality is significantly different from the average person’s, according to a new survey conducted by Developer Media.  Based on the results, almost 30 per cent of developers fall under one specific personality type. Developers are more likely to exhibit five specific personality types than other people, the study found. The survey had professional software developers visiting CodeProject.com take the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) test to determine their personality type, and [...]

Global competition pits developers against each other in the ultimate Windows 8 App challenge TORONTO, Canada -- CodeProject has announced its newest contest, the Intel App Innovation Contest (AIC) 2013, with over $100,000 in cash prizes.  The global competition, which ends on November 20, is sponsored by Intel and co-sponsored by Lenovo.  Application developers submit their most innovative Windows 8 tablet and all-in-one desktop app ideas to compete in a three-round challenge to win big and gain recognition in the international developer community. Are you up for the challenge? Here’s how to enter: Round 1: Developers must submit their [...]

One of the world’s largest independent communities of coders and developers hits major milestone. TORONTO,  — CodeProject, one of the world’s largest online communities of software developers, is celebrating its ten millionth registered member. The community was co-founded thirteen years ago by Chris Maunder and David Cunningham with the simple idea of generating collaborative content that would help developers improve their work flow and technical abilities. To celebrate the milestone, CodeProject is working with its members to coordinate celebrations around the world throughout the summer.  Celebratory events will be hosted by influential members of the CodeProject community in countries [...]

Celebrations also included member meet-ups around the world to toast the CodeProject community TORONTO, September 12, 2013 — For CodeProject, one of the world’s largest online communities of software developers, it has been a summer full of celebrations.  Members from around the globe organized parties in countries such as Switzerland, Israel, India, Brazil and the United States.  Members met, shared memories and celebrated the community that they have helped build.  CodeProject also engaged its members by creating a “why do you love CodeProject?” contest that gave members the chance to create a video or submit a photo meme for [...]

CodeProject community members won 6 out of 9 prize categories, including the Grand Prize, and collectively took home over $70,000. TORONTO, CANADA – Intel recently announced the results of the Intel® App Innovation Contest 2013, a global competition that pit developers against each other to design and build Windows 8 apps for All-In-One and Tablet devices. CodeProject members took home two-thirds of the winning spots, including the Grand Prize. The contest launched in July and invited developers from around the world to submit Windows 8 app ideas in six different categories: Healthcare, Education, Retail, Finance, Entertainment and Games. Contestants [...]