While not exactly similar to what Facebook did with their API, this is still a page out of the same book. It’s pretty exciting, and depending on if they do it right, can make a huge impact on their positioning. It’s still in the planning stage, but if it can leverage the brainpower in the community and lower the barrier for entry, it’s got the potential to be a smash hit.
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