>> However, you seem to be right that Google, Facebook, and others haven't gotten into that business.
I can't speak to Facebook and others but Google definitely does do this for some of their API's. Maps, for instance, has a "premiere" option which includes direct support by a Google employee. That support includes programming and customizations to meet the customer's needs. It starts out around $10,000 and goes up from there. Not cheap but available if you want it. Many of the Google products have developer relations specialists whose job is to assist developers with using the various API's. Some of them are downright bend over backwards helpful. Android has Devrels too but they seem to be less involved with actual developers and more involved with the code aspects of Android. Many of the Android Devrels participate on this forum. Perhaps at some point Google will add an Android Premiere department where people can pay some exorbitant fee to get the direct attention of one of Android's engineers. Until then, it's kind of the Wild West out here with every man, woman and child fending for themselves. There's no reason why some company can't just hire a non-Google developer though. Being a Google employee doesn't confer some magic power. There are thousands of competent Android developers who can be had if you're willing to shell out enough money. -John Coryat -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Android Developers" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/android-developers?hl=en
