Facebook API Developers Guide (Firstpress)

The Facebook API allows web developers to create Facebook applicationsFacebook API Developers Guide covers the use and implementation of the Facebook APIwhat the key features are and how you can access them. You will learn, through practical examples, the main features of the Facebook API including an introduction to the APICspecific languages FQL and FBML. These examples are further supported by the introduction of other technologies like language libraries, relational database management systems and access Facebook data from other applications. , and XML.

Covers all key features of the Facebook API

Explains the API languages FQL and FBML

Teaches by example, with useful code and tips you can use in your own applications

What youll learn

Provides real language description of the API thats easy to understand

Presents multiple API examples that you can use in your own projects

Fills holes in the official documentation

Demonstrates integration with other technologies

Illustrates how adoption of socialCtechnical behavior shapes technology design

Shows that Facebook development is fun!

Who is this book for?

This book is for web developers wanting to learn how to leverage the API in their own applications or how to create bespoke applications in Facebook. It will also appeal to Facebook users who are interested in using the API to develop their own programs. The code in the book is aimed at the beginnerCtoCintermediate level, so you dont need to be a pro to use it, but some programming or web development experience is recommended.

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