Category Archives: Engineering
Developer preview! Build your app directly into foursquare with our new Connected Apps platform
Over 25,000 developers use the foursquare API to build apps based around people’s experiences in the real world. Until today, though, those apps, whether they help keep people healthy, plan trips, or even give dogs a treat, have been stand-alone. … Continue reading
For all of our amazing @foursquareAPI developers – say hello to a custom (free!) @MapBox plan!
A few months ago, we changed all the maps on foursquare.com, embracing the OpenStreetMaps movement using gorgeous maps powered by MapBox. Today, we’re extending that partnership to the over 25,000 developers using the foursquare API. As part of our partnership, MapBox is … Continue reading
API Highlight: Use your check-ins to track your carbon emissions!
A bunch of people have been using foursquare to track their New Year’s resolutions, from staying fit to eating healthy. If one of your resolutions is to be greener this year, you can start by using the AMEE Location Footprinter (ALF) to track your environmental … Continue reading
API Highlight: get your healthy on!
One of the best parts about the foursquare app is that it can help people in the real world. For this week’s API highlight, we’re showcasing apps that help with one of the most important things of all: your health! … Continue reading
Nerds need redesign love too! Announcing the brand new foursquare developer site
From apps that create soundtracks of our lives to ones that help plan our travels, answer our burning questions, and even feed our dogs, we’re constantly inspired by the amazing things built on the foursquare API. As our community of developer grows (we receive … Continue reading
API Highlight: music + place = memories with SoundTracking
With photos and comments for foursquare check-ins, it’s easy to share where you are and what you’re up to, whether you’re at a big game or chiming in with a billion others. This week, we’re highlighting an app that uses foursquare’s … Continue reading
API Highlight: Getting answers to your questions when (and where) you need them!
One of the things we love about foursquare is that the information you’re looking for (like how to order the perfect burrito) is there right when you need it (when you’re next to that hole-in-the-wall spot you’ve been wanting to … Continue reading
API Highlight: Plan, travel, share, repeat.
Helllloooo jetsetters! Today we have two nifty apps to bookend your travels with: one that sets you up with a great itinerary before you go, and another that creates beautiful visualizations of your past travels (because showing off your travels … Continue reading
The hackathon heard round the world!
This weekend, we were totally blown away. Our round-the-clock, round-the-world global hackathon spanned 48 hours and 6 continents, with more than 500 developers hacking on our API at over 30 different sites. Our four official locations (NYC, SF, Tokyo, and … Continue reading
New prizes and new API endpoints for this weekend’s global hackathon
This weekend is our global hackathon, and, to get people extra excited, today we’re launching a slew of new API capabilities for our 10,000-strong developer community… and unveiling a few new prizes for the winning hacks! <nerd_talk> Here are the details: … Continue reading