Developer Platform and Web 2.0 facelift to LinkedIN
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TechRepublic
First it was FaceBook that opened its social networking platform to developers. This was followed by MySpace opening it to developers and then came the OpenSocial initiative headed by Google. Now LinkedIN, the social network targeted at business professionals has announced its own Intelligent Applications Platform that is compatible with OpenSocial.
The advantages here are that profile data can be used inside and outside the site. An example being the partnership with BusinessWeek that lets users of LinkedIN visiting the site to see profiles of individuals from their list who are associated with the company.
There are many benefits that accrue from sharing of professional information. Also, the software developed by the communities will have to be first approved by LinkedIN, a good practice to make away with malicious or bogus content.
Also, the site will be receiving a Web 2.0 based make-up. With news headlines and extra options being added to profiles.
The advantages here are that profile data can be used inside and outside the site. An example being the partnership with BusinessWeek that lets users of LinkedIN visiting the site to see profiles of individuals from their list who are associated with the company.
There are many benefits that accrue from sharing of professional information. Also, the software developed by the communities will have to be first approved by LinkedIN, a good practice to make away with malicious or bogus content.
Also, the site will be receiving a Web 2.0 based make-up. With news headlines and extra options being added to profiles.
