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Writing applications for Ubuntu (including Ubuntu Touch) and questions about the application submission process to the Ubuntu Software Center. This covers both open source and commercial applications.

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What is the best way to develop apps for Ubuntu?

I want to write applications for Ubuntu. I do not know much about programming but I want develop for Ubuntu. I am trying to learn Python right now. What do you think is the best way to develop apps for Ubuntu? Can you point me to some resources that…
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Has anyone who took part in the App Showdown gotten the promised t-shirt?

The title says all. On the contest site http://developer.ubuntu.com/showdown/ there's statement "Every submitted app also gets an Ubuntu T-Shirt!". I haven't received anything so far. ----------------EDIT------------- Just received Ubuntu t-shirt!…
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module verification failed signature and/or required key missing

I am working on a kernel module, which is working fine. However, looking through dmesg, I see a message regarding my module that module verification has failed (module verification failed signature and/or required key missing). How can I resolve…
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How do I apply the fixes suggested from the App Review Board to my app?

I submitted my app to the Ubuntu Software Centre, and it just got reviewed by the Ubuntu App Review Board (ARB). I got an e-mail suggesting some fixes, and I'm not sure about the next steps I should follow to fix my app.
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How do I participate in the Ubuntu App Showdown?

How can I sign up for this event? I was reading this page: http://developer.ubuntu.com/showdown/ . My understanding is that I just need to mention my project to @ubuntuappdev on Twitter, and submit the app before the 9th July 2012. Is this right?…
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Install a 'recommended' package when user asks for corresponding action

Let's say that I am building an application to a DEB package, which has as recommended dependency a package, let's call it package1. So, package1, if installed, can provide extra functionality to my program, but not directly related to my program's…
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Why the Ubuntu App Developer website is not showing content about development for desktop?

Looks like they removed every content that is not related with development for desktop. For example when you click in "Get Started" tab there is only information about the Ubuntu Touch and its SDK, when you click on "Resources" tab and then on…
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Is the Ubuntu Application Review Board dead?

Personally, I haven't had a response from either the mailing list or replies on myApps for well over three months. And with the last update on the ARB trello board being from September 16th, I have to wonder if there is any progress being made for…
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ubuntu sdk has no c++ examples

Are there any c++ examples? New project>ubuntu> only allows simple qml apps. There is much, much more to tablets than some fancy buttons and a few lines of java script! If c++ is deprecated, please say so. Thanks.
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What framework should I use in my manifest file

I'm writing an application for Ubuntu for Phones and need to know what framework goes in the manifest.json file. I submitted an app but got this back:- 'ubuntu-sdk-13.10' is obsolete. Please use a newer framework What are the supported frameworks?
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When to expect the results of the Ubuntu App Showdown Community Vote?

The Vote is closed since the 29th of Aug. Is everything OK? Shouldn't we be aware of the results already? I thought the counting was done automatically from the site that the voting was taking place. I understand that the applications have to result…
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Are the Ubuntu App Developer Showdown Workshops recorded?

I am a new developer who wants to participate in the Ubuntu App Showdown. I would like to go to the Ubuntu App Developer Showdown Workshops but its abit hard with my schedule. Will these workshops be recorded? It would be nice so that I can watch…
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How to install figma or sketch in Ubuntu?

I'm following a tutorial in which they worked with sketch (only available on Mac), a program to package and mount applications, for example in React. I searched for information and saw that figma can give me the services I sketch in Linux, but I can…
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What does desktop_Icon mean?

I've submitted an app to the software store but it gets sent back with this error:- desktop_Icon What does this mean and how do I fix it?
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Which version of Ubuntu is recommended for app developers?

I've searched around Ask Ubuntu and the App Developer site, but I can't seem to find the answers to my questions. I'm wanting to get back into programming, and I'd eventually like get into app development for Ubuntu, but I'm not sure where to get…
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