Cloudica: Empowering Developers

Cloudica is a leading provider of remote cloud computing and monitoring solutions, built by a talented team of developers committed to empowering the developer community. Previously, Devada was a company focused on enabling developers to learn and succeed through online communities and software solutions. This mission aligns with our own goals, which is why we acquired the domain Devada.com and redirected it here to Cloudica.com as part of our commitment to furthering this cause. We want to clarify that we are not associated with or endorsed by the Devada brand, nor are we affiliated with the trademark owner in any way. We write about time tracking remote employees and other topics on our blog.

About Devada

Devada was a software company focused on empowering developers through online communities and knowledge-sharing platforms. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, Devada operated until at least 2019 before being acquired.

Products and Services

Devada offered two main products:

DZone: A popular online community for developers, visited by millions each month to learn and share insights on various technologies. DZone.com featured:

User-generated technical articles
14 content-focused thematic zones covering topics from Agile to WebDev
Specialty publications like Refcards and Trend Reports

AnswerHub: A knowledge-sharing and community management platform designed for companies to build their own developer communities. Key features included:

Q&A forums
Advanced moderation tools
Role-based permissions
Gamification features (reputation scores, badges)
Customization options through plugins, APIs, and SDKs

Company History

1997: JavaLobby founded, which later evolved into DZone
2005: Developer Zone (later shortened to DZone) launched
2011: AnswerHub launched as an enterprise version of the open-source OSQA tool
2018: DZone Inc. changed its company name to Devada

Notable Clients

AnswerHub was used by several prominent technology companies, including:

SAP
Amazon
Nationwide
Discover
Epic Games

Company Values

Devada emphasized the following core values:

Helping developers help each other
Assuming positive intent
Working together
Solving problems thoughtfully
Adapting to change
Continuous learning

Legacy

Although Devada as a company no longer exists in its original form, its products made a significant impact on the developer community. DZone continues to be a popular resource for developers, while AnswerHub’s technology has been integrated into other platforms serving similar purposes in knowledge sharing and community management for developers.