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Huawei Mobile Services South
Africa announces launch of
developer programme
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2. App developers have
access to HMS Core and HMS
capabilities: HMS Core is a
collection of core kit services
for development, growth and
business, such as Account Kit, Scan
Kit, Wallet Kit and Map Kit. These
kits provide developers with all-
scenario capability open access to
the HMS Ecosystem, with a clear
focus on application innovation.
3. Developers can grow business
from their apps: The developer
programme is based on the
premise that developers should
earn an income for their creativity
and innovation. The HMS Wallet
Kit facilitates easier payment and
digital card management. This
simplifies the process of in-app
purchases and allows users to pay
for apps easily.
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uawei Mobile Services South Africa
has announced the launch of its local
Developer Programme, Shining-
Star, which is also being implemented in
other markets. The programme focuses on
partnering with enterprises, educational
institutions and individual developers to use
Huawei infrastructure to develop apps and
other technological tools. Shining-Star will
empower local developers, as it gives them
free access to resources that are essential
for innovation and building apps. Here are
10 things that you need to know about
Huawei’s Developer Programme:
1. All developers are eligible: There are
no restrictions on who or which type of
app developer may join the programme.
Established programmers, as well as up and
coming programmers, who are still learning
and passionate about app development, are
welcome to participate.
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4. Access to a digital advertising
platform: Huawei Ads is an end-to-end
digital advertising platform that supports
real-time transactions. Huawei Ads has built
a complete advertising system architecture,
dedicated to providing developers with full
self-service intelligent business conversion
capabilities. Developers who incorporate ads
in their apps are able to earn revenue from
these ads.
5. Developers have access to global
markets: Over 570 million people in 170
countries are monthly active users of
Huawei mobile devices. The apps that are
developed by local programmers can be
made available to Huawei users all over
the world. This global access to markets
potentially gives South African developers
the opportunity to share their apps with
millions of people.
6. Huawei offers developers support: Key
resources such as API reference, development
guides and sample code assist are also part
of Shining-Star. These support structures
ensure that developers are given more than
just access to HMS ecosystem; they also have
support resources that provide guidance in
the app development process.
7. Developers are supported by DigiX
Labs: DigiX Labs will provide additional
support to developers. With eight DigiX
Labs in six main regions, the support
to developers includes device testing,
experience of capability development and
user experience. DigiX services are also
remotely accessible to developers.
8. The HMS platform is compliant
with global privacy frameworks: The
Huawei device global privacy compliance
framework complies with the Generally
Accepted Privacy Principles (GAPP) released
by the AICPA/CICA; the European General
Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), as well
as local laws and regulations. The apps
created through the developer programme
will have compliance certificates.
9. Quick and easy access to the developer
platform: The Account Kit helps developers
by providing unified access to the distribution
of apps for all devices. This also enables users
to log in new apps quickly and easily.
10. The developer platform is secure: The
app development platform has a unique
developer identity verification system that
features a four-layer detection mechanism
to ensure app security. Developers will also
have post-release app inspection and a
mechanism for user feedback. Four-layer
detection includes security vulnerability
scanning, privacy check, malicious behaviour
detection and a real-name security check. n
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