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by Derrick StoryMac Newsletter for 02/06/2004
Dear Mac Reader,
If you've been following the TalkBacks on some of our articles lately, such as part one of the "WebKit" tandem, you know that there's been discussion about the type of content we're running on Mac DevCenter.
Some readers have complained that many of our articles are too basic and lack the depth that "O'Reilly content" should have. I think this is a good opportunity for me to review our objectives with this site so our readers, you, know what to expect.
I've always believed that the Mac community is different than others, such as Windows and open source. Most notably, Mac developers generally embrace the toys and the iApps just as much as the newbies. At the same time, many of the Mac power users are only a step away from developing their own tools and applications. I love this diversity.
On Mac DevCenter I try to shine a light on each of these facets. When I can, I like to alternate between "heavier" content, such as Cocoa programming, and features aimed at the general population, such as a browser review. In the News section I'm always on the lookout for developer stories to point to as well as updates about hardware, iApps, and general Mac computing.
You should also know that we're working on a new survey that we're going to offer in March to get direct feedback on how best to maintain this delicate balance. Along with letters directly to me, and comments in the TalkBacks, surveys are an excellent resource for keeping in touch with our readers.
Also, we're putting the finishing touches on the next edition of the "Mac Developer Journal," an electronic magazine designed specifically for developers and advanced users. You can check out a partial issue at:
http://www.zinio.com/offer?issn=1546-637X&of=PH2&bd=1&ref=dogear
Finally, I want you to know that you can submit article ideas directly to me by simply sending me a note with the idea. The more ideas I have to choose from, the move vibrant the site becomes.
We want to keep Mac DevCenter interesting, diverse, and free. You can help by contributing your thoughts and your articles. I think Mac people are the greatest. I want our site to reflect that.
Until next time,
--
Derrick Story
Mac DevCenter Editor
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