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Trusted Developer Essentials
Updated: Feb 3, 2025
This curriculum, built in partnership with Data Protocol, helps you navigate Meta’s data use policies, prepare for a successful submission to the Meta Horizon Store, and complete the initial and ongoing review processes with confidence. Each short learning experience includes actionable resources and best practice guides. Take the full suite of content or just what you need.
Video: This brief video highlights the features and functionality of the Trusted Developer Essentials curriculum.
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Companion guides
Data Protocol offers the following companion guides to help you publish your apps on the Meta Horizon Store:
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Need a quick answer? Short Codes provide essential information, resources, and how-to guides in 5 minutes or less.
  
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Complete a course and earn a badge to demonstrate your proficiency. Show the world by accepting the badge and sharing with your community.
   
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