About the Project
Led the development of Barnes & Noble's first mobile Nook application and contributed to the core eReader software for their first Android-based LCD eReader, the Nook Color. The Nook Color was a pioneering 7-inch tablet/e-reader.
Development Process & Involvement
Nook Color eReader Software
- Core Development:
- Contributed to the development of Barnes & Noble's first Android-based LCD eReader
- Worked on the custom Android implementation
- Solved out-of-memory crashes in core eReader software
- Implemented animated 3d page turning
Mobile Nook Application
- Initial Development:
- Led the greenfield development of Barnes & Noble's Android Nook application
- Established core reading and library management features
- Implemented synchronization across devices
- User Experience:
- Designed intuitive reading interface
- Implemented smooth page transitions and text rendering
- Created library organization and search functionality
Technical Achievements
- Platform Innovation:
- Pioneered Android-based eReader technology
- Developed custom display optimizations for reading
- Implemented efficient book storage and retrieval system
- Performance Optimization:
- Optimized battery life for extended reading sessions
- Improved page rendering and navigation performance
- Improved performance for large book collections
- Solved critical black and white magazine bug