developer community as an engine of innovation

I can guess at the reception this would get at developer sites like slashdot (big hint: last FAQ on the page), but you might be surprised (or not depending how cynical you are) from which major technology company this quote was grabbed:

""Developers have really always been (our) core customer segment...We know the importance that developers play in the ecosystem of the technology industry. The applications come from developers; they're the innovation engine for the industry. I can't overstate the importance of developers."

Satisfy your curiousity here.