Google got busy at the start of its I/O conference in San Francisco on Monday. The first day saw enough announcements to make a developer’s head spin as Google offered scores of the more than 180 demonstrations and 90 technical sessions, breakouts and fireside chats.
The potential of HTML5 was one of the demonstrations Google offered as it worked to push the message of web evolution deeper into the development community’s consciousness. The HTML5 presentation was standing room only, proving the interest in the next iteration of the coding language.
Google also announced the open availability of Google Wave, a personal communication and collaboration tool, and Google App Engine for Business. The app engine makes it possible for corporate developers to build applications on the same structure that Google developers build apps.
Making Chrome More Convenient
But for all the hoopla over Google Wave and all the anticipation of multiple Android announcements on Thursday, analysts said the new Chrome Web Store is a noteworthy addition to the search giant’s stable of projects.
The web apps Google is listing in the store are regular web applications built with standard web tools and technologies. The applications will also run in other browsers that support these technologies.
Although there are a growing number of free apps online, Google decided it was time to build a single open marketplace where consumers can find them. The Chrome store also gives developers opportunities to reach consumers by offering a single platform where consumers can search for apps.
“Google Chrome users who find web apps in the store will be able to create convenient shortcuts in Chrome for easy access,” said Erik Kay, lead software engineer at Google. “Also, developers will have the option to easily sell their apps through the store using a convenient and secure payment system.”
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