You can now build apps for Yahoo mail without plugins (let's hope gmail is next?)

http://developer.yahoo.com/mailapplications/

by auston • 18 years ago

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lessallan• 18 years ago

What? No way, Yahoo leads the way? What has the world come to?

sarvesh• 18 years ago

Actually if you have been using Zimbra you will notice that this is the same as the Zimlets feature. I know Zimbra is owned by Yahoo but this is an open source project and people have been using it for a while.

turbod• 18 years ago

It's probably true that Gmail has this on their roadmap. I would recommend those who aren't already building a product to create something on Yahoo and see which ones are "hits" and be ready to port to Gmail asap. Good luck, this is a great opportunity.

markessien2• 18 years ago

I believe Yahoo mail has more users than gmail.

dotcoma• 18 years ago

true. but it has a lot more spam, too. why don't they fix it?

fallentimes• 18 years ago

This is correct, but gmail is growing faster.

siong1987• 18 years ago

Yahoo is working hard to open their platform. But, why no developer actually appreciates them?

Tichy• 18 years ago

I suppose because it is still risky to depend on another company for one's own business model.

alex_c• 18 years ago

I agree, but that hasn't stopped Facebook or Iphone developers.

With around 250 million people using Yahoo Mail, this could be extremely interesting. (source for that number: http://www.email-marketing-reports.com/metrics/email-statist...)

lacker2• 18 years ago

Doesn't gmail already have this? I'm using TwitterGadget from within gmail already.

http://www.twittergadget.com/

timtrueman• 18 years ago

That depends on whether or not anyone can build an app to be used in Gmail. Link?

lacker2• 18 years ago

Sure... it's not like twittergadget.com has a special deal with gmail.

http://gmailblog.blogspot.com/2008/10/new-in-labs-calendar-a...

kleneway• 18 years ago

Any guesses on how many "To Do List" apps are going to be available within the first month? Note to to do devs: I've got the killer To Do List app framework - it's a spiral-bound noteback and a cheap Bic pen. Problem solved.

Seriously though, kudos to Yahoo for this. I'm honestly very excited about the potential for creative new apps that can be built on this platform.

zain• 18 years ago

Yahoo! Mail is currently in a limited beta version and only open to confirmed partners.

How do you become a partner?

You can now build apps for Yahoo mail without plugins (let's hope gmail is next?)

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