Desktop apps Facebook API

Discussion in 'Programming' started by webmasterplace, Aug 20, 2010.

  1. #1
    Hi,

    Is there a way to connect to any Facebook account via VB.net or Java?


    I'd like to create an application in VB.net or Java that can connect to any account the user has access to. Then I'd like to retrieve the current status message of that account and also be able to change it to a new status.

    For example:

    The application has 2 textfield: e-mailaddress and password.
    When you click a connect button, the application is connected to that account.
    Then you must be able to see what the current status is, and also enter a new status.

    No, I won't use this for status updates only ... I have some other nice plans with this.

    Please, is there anyone with knowledge of this. Could someone maybe make a demo? I'm totally new to the Facebook API.


    Thanks a lot!!
     
    webmasterplace, Aug 20, 2010 IP
  2. QiSoftware

    QiSoftware Well-Known Member

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    The Facebook APi is a challenge-- especially using Java. I have created a Java program that accessed my Facebook account. It is difficult --but can be done in Java. I normally figure things out within a day.. This took several weeks.

    Sometimes all that needs to be said is it can be done. If that is not enough-- I offer my services to develop this type of application for you.

    Q..
     
    QiSoftware, Aug 21, 2010 IP
  3. webmasterplace

    webmasterplace Peon

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    I finally found a solution with Visual Basic.
    I'm just using the web API and call background http requests.
    Then I just parse the XML response.

    It works like a charm :D
     
    webmasterplace, Aug 21, 2010 IP