Plug-in | App-in and CA$H OUT - In a Nutshell
You either develop an e-commerce platform plug-in or an iPhone application utilizing the power of recommendations. Then
submit your plug-in or iPhone app to participate in the Strands Recommender Challenge with cash prizes of over $6,000!
Strands Recommender presents this challenge to all developers with an interest in creating, innovating and developing software powered by recommendations. This contest is open to individuals, teams or business interested in participating.
The Resources
Strands Recommender is already powering a range of online stores with recommendations through plug-ins for the
Miva,
Magento, and
Demandware platforms.
The
Strands Recommender iPhone SDK enables developers to harness the power of Strands recommendations for retail and social media applications.
Take a look at our resources and the examples to make yourself familiar with what is possible!
How it works
Step 1
Make sure to
register yourself or your team online!
You will receive an API key and test account to access our API.
Step 2
Code, hack, compile, and create your plug-in or mobile app masterpiece.
If you choose to develop an iPhone app harnessing the power of Strands Recommender, you will also be able to download the
Recommender SDK for iPhone.
Step 3
Plug-In or iPhone App
iPhone App
Apps are driving the mobile movement, and we want to give you a chance to show the world what you can do. We'll provide an SDK, an amazing API, and a lot of cash. All you have to do is build out your vision of an iPhone app that can change the world.
Plug-In
Show your skills by revolutionizing social commerce! Your submissions for e-commerce platform plug-ins could power the recommendations for thousands of online merchants.
What to build
We are looking for submissions with the following qualities:
Functionality
What is the level of integration with the API? How and where are recommendations used? What behaviors are being tracked?
Business Potential
Who would benefit from this plug-in or application? What is the market potential?
Quality of Submission
Are there bugs, defects, crashes, or unexpected behaviors? How good is the documentation?
Usability and Design
What does the UI look like? Is it sexy and intuitive to use?
Dates to remember
Be sure to mark the dates below.
August 16th 2010
October 20th 2010
November 5th 2010
Winners announced
Prizes
Best App
Top prize: $3,000
Best Plug-In
Top prize: $3,000
