The new Palm Pre is pretty exciting for developers looking to create mobile apps. It’s a brand new market and it uses languages many developers already know (javascript). I own an offshore software development company (not a software sweatshop) this is the main reason we’re so interested in the Pre. Based on new Palm Pre developer reviews on the internet, there’s a fortune to be made on silly (a la the iFart and other “only in America” ideas) and more business-minded applications.

Despite the excitement, MobileBurn (be sure to check out the video) says:

“Some developers have argued against webOS’s JavaScript, HTML and CSS backend, stating that these languages are not “real” applications“

At the Web 2.0 Conference in San Francisco, Palm opened up its Mojo Software Development Kit to developers in hopes of creating robust apps capable of taking on Apple’s formidable iTunes App Store. According to the article Palm Invites Developers to Create Apps for Pre Mobile Phone, key features include:

“simplified multi-tasking; the Mojo Messaging Service, a push notification system; and user-friendly device alerts that Palm says won’t distract you from any task your phone is currently performing. WebOS will also feature Synergy, a database that pulls a variety of information streams into one place including Facebook updates, Google services and Microsoft Exchange data“