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Facebook Launches New Create Application API
It is easier for users to integrate facebook on their website and widgets.
“Many websites are looking for ways to integrate Facebook Connect, such as commenting using Facebook identity or showing visitors their Facebook friends’ recent activity,” says Facebook software engineer Vishu Gupta. “Companies like DISQUS offer widgets to such websites, providing off-the-shelf Facebook integration with just a few clicks.”
“Every website that wants to integrate with Facebook needs an API key. The Create Application API allows widget providers to programmatically generate this API key and other necessary settings,” says Gupta. “For example, a fourth party comment system like DISQUS can now more easily enable bloggers to integrate commenting with Facebook into their blogs.”
Facebook says it wants to see a “strong ecosystem” of developers giving others the ability to make great Facebook integrations. This API is designed to do just that. Facebook has done a pretty good job of getting itself integrated into more and more aspects of the web. With the release of this API, that is a trend that is likely to continue.
Methods of creating application can be found here: Facebook developers
