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Win up to $25,000 from eBay Developer Challenge 2008

July 2, 2008

Filipino programmers, don’t miss out on the eBay Developer Challenge 2008, where you can win up to $25,000. You can make a difference in the bustling business of over 200 million eBay users.

To join the Challenge, you start by registering for a free developer account at eBay’s Developer Program and code a useful eBay application using:

  • Javascript (JavaScript, JSON, AJAX)
  • Flash (ActionScript, Flex)
  • PHP (PHP, Perl, Python)
  • Windows (.NET, C#, ASP, VB)
  • Java (Java, JSP)

Sure you’ll be competing with eBay developers from Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand aside from top Pinoy coders but that just means you have to be extra innovative. Your concept can cover affiliate programs, mobile apps, tools to help buyers choose, tools to help sellers manage their inventories and shipping, help sellers communicate with bidders or buyers.

Some interesting eBay apps

  • eBay Watcher – Mac OS Dashboard widget
  • ShipRush – help sellers manage shipping information. eBay DSR Rockstar 2008 Awardee
  • Jaast for Wii – Browse, bid, and buy on eBay using Nintendo Wii. eBay Most Innovative Application 2008

Deadline to submit your concept is on July 18, 2008, working prototype/final entries on September 5, 2008. Go ahead and sign up for a an eBay or Paypal developer account now and get started claiming that $25,000!

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Written by Marie Casas · Marie Casas is co-founder/CMO/CFO of Pigmata Media Inc.. She's involved in financial education,entrepreneurship, and internet marketing. She encourages young business-minded individuals and programmers to venture into internet startups at Pinoy Web Startup.

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