says developer website will go offline for ‘brief scheduled maintenance’ August 17 at 6 PM

has informed developers via email that the Developer Website will be offline beginning August 17th at 6PM PST for “brief scheduled maintenance.”In the past, has not informed developers about upcoming brief maintenance periods, but perhaps is being more transparent in light of therecent attempt and extended downtimefor the developer programs. has also recentlylaunched a website for users to monitor the available of developer services.