LinkedIn formally launched its developer network Monday, and TweetDeck will be among the first to integrate the social networking site into its results. With the launch of the LinkedIn Platform, developers can now access the site's API and incorporate LinkedIn into their business apps and Web sites.

“At LinkedIn, we have always believed that business applications are better when they are built over a platform of professional reputation and relationships. In real life, our most valuable professional assets are the skills and experience we acquire and the trusted relationships we build," Adam Nash, vice president of search and platform products at LinkedIn, wrote in a blog post.