Hello! The long-awaited Netvibes Universal Widget API has been released today!
Since our announcement, you've been thousands to subscribe to our announcement list and we thank you!
We believe at Netvibes that UWA can really change the way we produce and develop widgets. We've been working hard to release it. As you know, the Universal Widget API will replace the Mini-Module API that was used on Netvibes.
The launch of the UWA effort starts with a new website, a great documentation and of course some cool examples. You will then be able to implement your widgets on Netvibes, and also to have them running on Google IG and Apple Dashboard. As promised, more platforms are currently in the process of being supported. The Opera and Vista support are just a few weeks away.
As you will experience, we have lead efforts to build a very simple API that let you leverage our Netvibes User Interface, and let you integrate HTML and Flash elements very easily.
The UWA relies on a soon-to-be-released open-source JavaScript runtime. Through JavaScript best practices, our components and templates, the UWA makes it easy to assemble a widget for any given web service. Since our primary announcement, some great platforms contacted us to collaborate on expanding the reach of UWA widgets.
Get started now! This is the place where you can find developer resources: UWA is now part of our new Developer Network website. http://dev.netvibes.com/
A forum is already there to follow-up on your questions and needs; a developer blog is coming soon and will showcase your best widgets along with tutorials and cool tips.
There is still much to do, and as usual we want to learn from you to improve and fit into your development needs.
If you are not a developer, and you still want to find out how you can leverage the power of UWA for your business needs, you can contact us at business [at] netvibes.com .
Thanks for your attention. We are looking forward to your feedback.
Join the widget revolution!
Also find this video on YouTube or MetaCafe.
All developers are encouraged to create and build widgets with UWA !
Have fun and enjoy
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