Join me on my journey to bring Steem/it to the masses.
This week I would love some feedback from Devs that have had experience getting apps registered on the play store.
*This series will take readers through the process of developing an app for Steem/it from beginning to end. The process takes longer than you may think. I will highlight along the way the ups, the downs and any lessons I learn from the process. Comments and suggestions are welcome. *
I am still getting regular development builds of the app but until now they have been mainly focused on the look and feel of the app.
Linking to the Blockchain...
I have just gotten off the phone with the Dev team, they have integrated the Steem API and the app is now actually posting to the Steem Blockchain so I will have a working app later today (hopefully)
Positive Feedback...
This week @jeffjagoe and his friend were visiting Ireland from the States and I showed him the app. It felt like I had read his mind, he runs a Restaurant Review Challenge and this app will be perfect for posting submissions. I look forward to collaborating in the future to get more people posting on the Steem Blockchain.
Just a few gray hairs...
Google Play Store
The first version of this app will be android only. While talking to the Devs this morning they mentioned that before Christmas they had an issue with submitting an app to the play store because of a name similar to another one that already existed. Apparently the requirements and standards are a little vague and change from time to time and from reviewer to reviewer.
I had visited the play store and searched for companies and trade marks before designing the logo for Let's Eat but I am a little concerned now that it may be very similar to others that already exist.
Long term registering trademarks, patients and companies will help me establish a brand and identity for this App but we are not there yet.
Tips
I would appreciate any feedback from devs that have had experience going through the process of putting apps on the Play Store. I am registering some domain names to establish an identity but I would appreciate any other tips that may get me over the line on this.
Previous Updates
- @eroche/steem-app-dev-week-1
- @eroche/steem-app-dev-week-2
- @eroche/steem-app-dev-week-3
- @eroche/steem-app-dev-week-4
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