October 2007 API contest - Win an iPhone!

***onethumb*** · Oct-04-2007, 12:14 PM

With the release of the 1.2.1 version of the API (dgrin docs & discussion thread), we have a contest to see who can build the coolest stuff. :)

Details:

Your app must use the v1.2.1 API for all of its calls, unless there's a bug in the API that requires you to use 1.2.0 for something. We expect to rapidly flag this version as released, with your help, so we anticipate fixing any bugs well before the contest ends.
The one exception is if you use feeds only, that's perfectly acceptable. But should you make any API calls, they must be to the 1.2.1 endpoints.
You must post a link and description of your app on this thread no later than 11:59pm Pacific Time on October 31st, 2007. If you don't make it in time (I realize this is short), no worries - I'm sure we'll have another contest soon afterwards that you can submit for. Do let us know, though, that you're close so we know we should do another contest (or extend the deadline, if necessary?).
You may submit more than one entry.
Yes, frameworks/wrappers/kits/etc count. In fact, since they enable others to more easily build stuff, they count a lot.
The app must either be brand-new (we haven't seen it before) or be a major update/revision to an existing app. No point releases.
Judging is still up in the air, but I think I'd like to offer at least two prizes for this round: community favorite and SmugMug favorite. If we think of more, or we get too many cool submissions, we'll just have to award more prizes.
Should you win, you'll receive an iPhone or something of similar value should you live in a non-iPhone territory (or just don't want one).

If you're looking for hints on what might win you judge's points, I'd think about what's hot online right now. iPhone stuff? Facebook stuff? Use your imagination, but something that's useful and cutting-edge is likely to be your best bet. And, of course, this is SmugMug, so we care about design. And by 'design' we mean the master's definition:

Design is not just what it looks like or feels like. Design is how it works. - Steve Jobs

Finally, don't forget that API developers get lifetime free Pro accounts, so there's no cost to play. :)

Best of luck to all the contestants!

***onethumb*** · Oct-04-2007, 12:52 PM

On a personal note (and I'm obviously one of the judges), I've always wanted to see a great two-way sync application. Lots of people have threatened to make one, but I haven't seen one yet for either the Mac or Windows.

We provide the filename, filesize, updated time, date taken time, and MD5 of each photo at SmugMug via the API, so this shouldn't really be that difficult. Seems pretty useful, too.

Upload to a SmugMug gallery while you're on the road travelling, and it automatically syncs it back down to your PC at home. Copy something to your PC's photos directory and it automatically copies it up to SmugMug. Sounds pretty great.

Anyone wanna take a stab? :)

GarethLewin · Oct-04-2007, 02:20 PM

Do apps have to use 1.2.1 new features?

I have two apps I'm working on, but neither use 1.2.1 features (but I will port them over to 1.2.1 tonight)

Also, I could be convinced to write that syncing app.

I was thinking of writing one of those for Lightroom, but Adobe seem to be pretty bad at releasing an API

***onethumb*** · Oct-04-2007, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GarethLewin

Do apps have to use 1.2.1 new features?

I have two apps I'm working on, but neither use 1.2.1 features (but I will port them over to 1.2.1 tonight)

Also, I could be convinced to write that syncing app.

I was thinking of writing one of those for Lightroom, but Adobe seem to be pretty bad at releasing an API

No, your app does not have to use any of the new methods for 1.2.1, just the 1.2.1 endpoints. Good question. :)

cabbey · Oct-04-2007, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onethumb

No, your app does not have to use any of the new methods for 1.2.1, just the 1.2.1 endpoints. Good question. :)

I was about to ask if we could request a new API entry to enable an app we've wanted to build for a while. But then I looked at what was in 1.2.1 and saw you had just added *exactly* what I was going to ask for!!!

Now if only I had the time to WRITE the app I want to do.

GarethLewin · Oct-04-2007, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onethumb

On a personal note (and I'm obviously one of the judges), I've always wanted to see a great two-way sync application. Lots of people have threatened to make one, but I haven't seen one yet for either the Mac or Windows.

We provide the filename, filesize, updated time, date taken time, and MD5 of each photo at SmugMug via the API, so this shouldn't really be that difficult. Seems pretty useful, too.

Upload to a SmugMug gallery while you're on the road travelling, and it automatically syncs it back down to your PC at home. Copy something to your PC's photos directory and it automatically copies it up to SmugMug. Sounds pretty great.

Anyone wanna take a stab? :)

What is Modified time as far as you guys are concerned?

kylemulka · Oct-05-2007, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onethumb

No, your app does not have to use any of the new methods for 1.2.1, just the 1.2.1 endpoints. Good question. :)

On a similar note, so that means that none of our app can use the feeds? It looks to be easier for my app to just use the feeds.

-Alex- · Oct-06-2007, 04:58 AM

Are there any other ideas lingering around for new apps to go with SmugMug?

I'd love to get involved in some way, but looking at the list of apps it seems that anything interesting has already been done.

***onethumb*** · Oct-07-2007, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kylemulka

On a similar note, so that means that none of our app can use the feeds? It looks to be easier for my app to just use the feeds.

Sorry, I'll amend the rules. Feed-only use is certainly allowed, and actually for read-only apps, is probably easier and thus preferred.

Thanks!

***onethumb*** · Oct-07-2007, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by -Alex-

Are there any other ideas lingering around for new apps to go with SmugMug?

I'd love to get involved in some way, but looking at the list of apps it seems that anything interesting has already been done.

I think the best ideas probably include linking two or more services or pieces of software. If you have a favorite online service (MySpace, Facebook, Wordpress, LiveJournal, etc) that doesn't yet interface with SmugMug, that'd be a good place to start. Likewise, if there's some desktop app you love that doesn't interact with us, that'd be a great place to start, too.

I know there are lots of people who keep a Flickr account and a SmugMug account. I've long thought it be cool to have a unified uploader that can upload to either or both simultaneously, so that's a possible idea.

"Mashups" where you take two (or more) great products and fuse them tend to be real winners. :)

Oct-04-2007, 12:14 PM	#1
*onethumb* SmugMug CEO & Chief Geek Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Silicon Valley, CA Posts: 1,194	October 2007 API contest - Win an iPhone! With the release of the 1.2.1 version of the API (dgrin docs & discussion thread), we have a contest to see who can build the coolest stuff. :) Details: Your app must use the v1.2.1 API for all of its calls, unless there's a bug in the API that requires you to use 1.2.0 for something. We expect to rapidly flag this version as released, with your help, so we anticipate fixing any bugs well before the contest ends. The one exception is if you use feeds only, that's perfectly acceptable. But should you make any API calls, they must be to the 1.2.1 endpoints. You must post a link and description of your app on this thread no later than 11:59pm Pacific Time on October 31st, 2007. If you don't make it in time (I realize this is short), no worries - I'm sure we'll have another contest soon afterwards that you can submit for. Do let us know, though, that you're close so we know we should do another contest (or extend the deadline, if necessary?). You may submit more than one entry. Yes, frameworks/wrappers/kits/etc count. In fact, since they enable others to more easily build stuff, they count a lot. The app must either be brand-new (we haven't seen it before) or be a major update/revision to an existing app. No point releases. Judging is still up in the air, but I think I'd like to offer at least two prizes for this round: community favorite and SmugMug favorite. If we think of more, or we get too many cool submissions, we'll just have to award more prizes. Should you win, you'll receive an iPhone or something of similar value should you live in a non-iPhone territory (or just don't want one). If you're looking for hints on what might win you judge's points, I'd think about what's hot online right now. iPhone stuff? Facebook stuff? Use your imagination, but something that's useful and cutting-edge is likely to be your best bet. And, of course, this is SmugMug, so we care about design. And by 'design' we mean the master's definition: Design is not just what it looks like or feels like. Design is how it works. - Steve Jobs Finally, don't forget that API developers get lifetime free Pro accounts, so there's no cost to play. :) Best of luck to all the contestants!

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Oct-04-2007, 12:52 PM	#2
*onethumb* SmugMug CEO & Chief Geek Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Silicon Valley, CA Posts: 1,194	On a personal note (and I'm obviously one of the judges), I've always wanted to see a great two-way sync application. Lots of people have threatened to make one, but I haven't seen one yet for either the Mac or Windows. We provide the filename, filesize, updated time, date taken time, and MD5 of each photo at SmugMug via the API, so this shouldn't really be that difficult. Seems pretty useful, too. Upload to a SmugMug gallery while you're on the road travelling, and it automatically syncs it back down to your PC at home. Copy something to your PC's photos directory and it automatically copies it up to SmugMug. Sounds pretty great. Anyone wanna take a stab? :)

Oct-04-2007, 02:20 PM	#3
GarethLewin Big grinning learning guy Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 93	Do apps have to use 1.2.1 new features? I have two apps I'm working on, but neither use 1.2.1 features (but I will port them over to 1.2.1 tonight) Also, I could be convinced to write that syncing app. I was thinking of writing one of those for Lightroom, but Adobe seem to be pretty bad at releasing an API

Oct-06-2007, 04:58 AM	#8
-Alex- Beginner grinner Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1	Are there any other ideas lingering around for new apps to go with SmugMug? I'd love to get involved in some way, but looking at the list of apps it seems that anything interesting has already been done.