ebid API

[ThinboardsDotCom]

I was reading that yesterday. Don't quite understand what it means.

We have our own online store, but the items have to be individually put into the spreadsheet to go on here, which is very time consuming.

As I understand the API, does it mean that all the items on our own store can automatically be put onto here?

Almost. You still have to write code.
I'm pretty sure I could do that for you.
Anyone know if folks can send private messages up here?
Or, email me at Sales @ ThinBoards dot com

[HaleysComics]

Almost. You still have to write code.
I'm pretty sure I could do that for you.
Anyone know if folks can send private messages up here?
Or, email me at Sales @ ThinBoards dot com

Just click on users name & select private message.

[countryfeedback87]

Almost. You still have to write code.
I'm pretty sure I could do that for you.
Anyone know if folks can send private messages up here?
Or, email me at Sales @ ThinBoards dot com

Emailed

[northwalesinks]

I been waiting for a reply for my email asking for access to API

[All_My_Collections]

This might be my lack on knowledge when it comes to computer programing, but how would API be beneficial to eBid?

[JanetB]

This might be my lack on knowledge when it comes to computer programing, but how would API be beneficial to eBid?

Something to do with accessibility/viewability on iphones I think

[astral276]

This might be my lack on knowledge when it comes to computer programing, but how would API be beneficial to eBid?

The main benefit of having an API is that it opens up eBid to outside developers in a safe and secure way. So, for example, if someone wanted to write a stock control system for use on eBid they would have access via the API to the needed routines to do so. This was the main reason why many were clamouring for an API - no sign of it being used yet though.

The API also creates a set of building blocks for any internal or external projects. Rather than writing all new code you just gather together the existing blocks you need and arrange them in the order you want to achieve the end result. This makes for quicker and less error prone development.

The API also makes maintenance easier. If a problem is found in an API routine then fixing it also fixes the problem anywhere that routine is used. Equally, enhancements or new features added to an API routine are instantly propagated to all places that use that routine.