Just curious, Has anyone here ever programmed a facebook APP? If you could share your experience it would be appreciated. I'm about to begin on a few apps
Hi Dubz, I wrote two apps surf forecasts and very hot stuff. You'll have to look them up as I don't have privledges to link to them yet. They are both in ASP.NET which made it a bit complicated to start with as the Facebook API for .NET isn't as complete at the PHP one. The best place to look for help is the Facebook Developer page. Gary
I wrote one app for my GreedyMe.com wishlist site - it allows students to display their wishlist items on their profile. I'd definitely recommend PHP, since it has the best docs, and especially PHP5, as some of their sample code uses try/catch. It's easy once you get the hang of it. I didn't use FBML much for mine so I don't know what all it can do, but I did use FQL to get profile & friend data. It's pretty cool. Let me know if you have any questions about getting started, I can help you out.
PHP or Ruby on Rails, whichever you are comfortable and familiar with. Things to keep in mind when designing your app: Facebook applications at the moment are more about self expression and just fucking around than productivity. The above trend may change overtime. While the userbase is expanding away from the college population, don't get it wrong -- those users are still there in droves. No one has yet to release a successful app that people are willing to pay for. Keep it free. The API itself is nice and clean if you use the libraries they've provided for you. The API has its limitations. Embrace them. Watch your "spamminess" level. You can monitor how Facebook sees you on the applications page in your Developer account. Recognize that your growth isn't going to be sudden and fantastically viral like you've been reading about all the other apps. They grew because they could send more than 10 invitations per day per user. They'd have the user invite all of their friends to join their app. It's a new rule. It sucks. Get over it.
What I am looking to do is give people something that they want. I think it will be well received. I'm into giving value and as a result getting some benefits from it. Send me a PM if you are still interested. Rob
I wrote a book on how to set up a facebook app if you get stuck mate. It tells you step by step how to set up everything on the facebook side of things. For the complete newby
Hello i am currently Building the quiz application on facebook using Codeigniter PHP framework and also integrating the API of another quiz Platform into it..
Cool let us have a look when you have finished it - I have wrote quite a few quizes on facebook some of which a pretty successfull in the scheme of things
I had tried of doing but not get success then i focus on my site for which start developing the worpress themes. but the experience which i had is great . i had tried to make application where people can join and play words game.
Pm me with your email address I wrote a book on how to set up a facebook application. I will email you a free copy. I normally sell if for $70 but I am feeling generous today
I am paying $8 for someone to create me a app that simply randomly chooses a friend on the persons friends list. Msn is
hey guys, I need some help!! I have an application on fb(game) I want to add an option like..members can earn extra point with inviting their friends..waiting helpp
I've been working on one for a while. I've found it a bit frustrating getting some functions to work but a lot of that is my lack of experience. One thing I will caution you about it Facebook is very progressive and prone to changing the way things work. They recently announced a change to the way that games can post to profiles that will change things a lot for developers. So try to have an even approach to how you will make you app viral so if they cancel or change a function you've still got other options. Good luck with your app!
I have put some tutorials on how to work the new feeds on http://rpgapps.co.uk if you are still programming facebook apps