Here’s a look at the top stories published across O’Reilly sites this week.
Why StreetEasy rolled its own maps
Google’s decision to start charging for its Maps API is leading some companies to mull other options. StreetEasy’s Sebastian Delmont explains why and how his team made a change.
What is Dart?
Dart is a new structured web programming platform designed to enable complex, high-performance apps for the modern web. Kathy Walrath and Seth Ladd, members of Google’s developer relations team, explain Dart’s purpose and its applications.
My Paleo Media Diet
Jim Stogdill is tired of running on the info treadmill, so he’s changing his media habits. His new approach: “Where I can, adapt to my surroundings; where I can’t, adapt my surroundings to me.”
The unreasonable necessity of subject experts
We can’t forget that data is ultimately about insight, and insight is inextricably tied to the stories we build from the data. Subject experts are the ones who find the stories data wants to tell.
Direct sales uncover hidden trends for publishers
A recent O’Reilly customer survey revealed unusual results (e.g. laptops/desktops remain popular ereading devices). These sorts of insights are made possible by O’Reilly’s direct sales channel.
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