IBM has added a new subscription-based option for its DeveloperWorks program. Those who sign up for the service get 12 months of access to the IBM’s Bluemix cloud development platform and SoftLayer cloud computing infrastructure, as well as IBM MobileFirst developer edition, a GitHub Micro personal plan and a variety of other discounts and freebies.
According to IBM, more than four million developers have already signed up for its free DeveloperWorks community. The premium version will cost $399 per year.