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Since its launch, developers have needed to submit apps to the Amazon Appstore through a developer portal that has remained largely unchanged through the years. Change is sweet, however, and Amazon is approaching its developer portal with a transformation-centric mindset going into 2014.

Amazon revealed this morning that it has completely redesigned its developer portal to make it easier for developers to submit apps, find documentation and more. The retailer says that its new developer portal was designed with the subsequent in mind:

Get Started: When you’ve got an Android app, that you may simply drop your APK in our updated testing widget to get Appstore compatibility test leads to just seconds. Once your app is in a position, you’re able to create a free developer account and submit it using the Developer Console.

Access the newest Amazon APIs: Download the free Amazon Mobile App SDK for access to APIs and services which may enhance your apps and games, enable you to monetize them, and interact your audience across Android and iOS platforms.

Find the Content that Matters: The hot site features a big choice of support resources that will help you throughout the development process including documentation, development tools, marketing tips, promotional tools, videos, case studies, blog posts and one among my favorites, a schedule of upcoming training events.

Of the complete changes, Amazon has loads of specific changes that developers need to be responsive to. First of all, the app submission form was updated to make it easier for developers to determine if their Android .apk is compatible with the Appstore. Just drag and drop the .apk into the submission portal and it’ll inform you straight away if it’s compatible.

To make it easier on developers, Amazon has created a page that has the entire Appstore APIs, including in-app purchasing, mobile ads, GameCircle and more. Speaking of GameCircle, there’s also now a dedicated page for game developers with links to the entire tools had to make an excellent game for the Amazon Appstore.

There’s much more for developers to locate at the new developer portal, including resources for mobile and PC developers. You’ll find out more here.

Check out the video below to peer a few of the changes:

Image via Amazon App Distribution and Services Portal/YouTube

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