What Developers Learned at Huawei’s 2016 HDG Finale: Cloud, AI, and Network Acceleration Insights

On December 24, 2016, the Huawei Developer Gathering (HDG) concluded in Shenzhen with a festive atmosphere and a gift of "peace apples" for developers.

1. Xu Qingyang – "I Am a Developer"

Xu shared his experiences attending HDG events across nine cities, discovering Huawei's open‑source initiatives, and using Huawei CaaS open‑source code to revive a project written in PHP, which earned a third‑place prize in the first Huawei Developer Competition. He emphasized that HDG provides a methodological guide that helps developers navigate the final stretch of their projects.

2. Cheng Chunmao – "Accelerating Mobile Network Applications"

Cheng introduced Huawei's network acceleration solution, which reduces UE‑to‑eNodeB latency, increases bandwidth, and improves user experience. The solution exposes vUIC‑based acceleration capabilities via REST APIs, allowing third‑party servers to request, modify, and release QoS‑dedicated bearers. Typical use cases include real‑time gaming, order‑taking, red‑packet apps, and video streaming, where latency can drop below 50 ms and throughput can increase three‑to‑five times.

3. Liu Duanyang – "Maker Spirit in the AI Era"

Liu, founder of MBH Maker Hive, highlighted the importance of scenario‑driven AI design, warned against focusing solely on algorithms, and promoted the integration of intelligent hardware. He recommended the book "Raspberry Pi Robot Blueprint" and discussed how crowdsourcing platforms can foster collaboration among Chinese developers.

4. Wang Chen – "Efficient Cloud Collaboration"

Wang explained how cloud computing lowers entry barriers, improves resource utilization, and supports rapid application development. He described Huawei Enterprise Cloud services, the importance of balancing market, cost, and technical innovation, and encouraged developers to bring SaaS solutions to the cloud platform.

5. Wang Laimin – "CloudOpera IES Architecture and Open APIs"

Wang detailed CloudOpera IES's north‑bound and south‑bound open APIs, offering both scenario‑based and atomic APIs for functions such as CloudVPN and vFW. He showcased a Java demo and announced upcoming SDKs for multiple languages.

6. Zhao Wenjie – "IES Partner Innovation Cases"

Zhao presented three industry innovations built on IES APIs: drone‑enabled smart grid inspection, live‑streaming via drone footage, and remote expert guidance for industrial AR, illustrating how on‑demand network capabilities empower new business models.

The event concluded with a forward‑looking message that HDG will continue to connect developers nationwide, helping them achieve greater success through Huawei's ecosystem.