API Dashboard and Toolbar

**Overview: ** This is a project to develop the core functionality for a web application code named "Live Saga." The application combines features from a variety of websites using their public Application Programming Interfaces (API) and could be described as a mashup between My MSN and Tweet Deck. These features are all offered on four web pages in distinct modules or zones referred to in the documentation as "canvas squares." We need a highly competent web programmer who can review the developed requirements and mockups, prepare a strategy for developing the requested features noting any feasibility issues, and write the code in a chosen programming language. This person will work in conjunction with a UI designer who will handle all of the basic frontend design. The programmer will be responsibly for the following core tasks: - Review the requirements and mockups and prepare a technical strategy to complete the development - Research each API and determine the best method to implement it. - Program the necessary scripts and utilities to pull and display streaming data from the APIs in a logical, coherent manner. -Program the necessary scripts needed to develop the canvas squares and the drap and drop technology -Develop a database to store user account information and settings -Develop the functionality to allow users to manage and customize their account and display settings. Notes: We would like to complete development in six weeks. [][1] ## Deliverables The primary development tasks involves streaming live data via the APIs and displaying that information in a logical, coherent manner, inside of the adjustable size, fluid width canvas squares. A mockup of the pages and modules to be created can be provided to a qualified bidder upon request. The following APIs and feeds will be used: **Social Networks** * ? Facebook * ? Twitter * ? LinkedIn * ? Myspace **RSS & News** * ? Yahoo News * ? The New York Times **Search** * ? Google Custom Search * ? Yahoo Search * ? Bing Search * ? Baidu Search **File Storage** * ? DropBox * ? iCloud **Maps** * ? Google Maps * ? Ovi Maps (Yahoo Partner) * ? Bing Maps **Streaming Music** * ? Groove Shark * ? [login to view URL] * ? ShoutCast API (AOL) * ? StreamPad * ? iTunes Music Search API * ? Yahoo Music Search API **Core Deliverables:** The core deliverables are available as requirements and are accessible in the attached requirements document. **Notes:** The basic UI page background, header, footer, and top navigation are not a part of the project. These will be created separately. **Bidding Requirements:** Please provide an estimate of the time and cost required to develop each of the following modules separately and as a whole: * ? Social Networks * ? RSS & News * ? Search * ? File Storage * ? Maps * ? Streaming Music * ? Favorites Additionally, please note as to any feasibility issues or problems you forsee developing any of the modules.