May 29, 2009 01:44 PM
What is MySpace?
If you have a profile of “Developer” on MySpace then you will be able to create applications. These can be of 2 types: internal or external. The first are developed to introduce into our profile iframes with our applications, the second type (which we are interested in remaining article) allow us to create ‘Lives App’ or external applications of MySpace in order to extract information from the API and use it on our websites. This tool is known as MySpaceID.
Implementation:
The first thing we must do is create an application on our MySpace account developers (must have prior permission to develop, this procedure takes about 48hs).
When we have access, go http://developer.myspace.com/community/ -> MyApps -> Create New MySpace Application and choose type.
In ‘external callback’ Enter the URL of our site and remember to save OAuth Consumer Key and OAuth Consumer Secret.
Once created the application must publish, we should see a sign: Status changed to [Live], if this happens we are able to use our site.
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Tags: MySpace, MySpaceID
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May 21, 2009 03:52 PM
What is Facebook Connect?
Facebook’s new product called Facebook Connect allows us to use the same login on multiple sites without the need to record us as a new user.
With this new service, we may also import all our contacts and our social network, with full profile, to the other sites included in the agreement.
The rough idea is to share the record of Facebook on other sites to avoid having to register each time.
How to Link to Facebook?
1. Create a Facebook application development: we must start by having a user, then enter the developers area http://www.facebook.com/developers/editapp.php to register a new application. We have to fill optional fields and CallBack URL with the URL of the site to which we link Facebook. Leave the other in default would be the right thing, then accept.
I recommend saving the API Key, because we use it in a moment.
2. File Connection: Now we return to our project. We can create a folder to save files in Facebook, or place them in the same root.
The first file you need to create is one that creates the connection to Facebook:
xd_receiver.htm
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| <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Strict//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-strict.dtd">
<html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" >
<body>
<script src="http://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/XdCommReceiver.js" type="text/javascript">
</script>
</body>
</html> |
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Tags: Facebook, Facebook Connect
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May 13, 2009 12:46 PM
This article will explain how to create a mambot on Joomla 1.0.x (Plugins from Joomla 1.5). It is recommended to have knowledge of PHP and HTML to read this article.
What is a Mambots?
Mambots are the applications that intercept the contents (documents or items of components) before being published and displayed by the system, and add or alter information dynamically, thus completing the total content that will be delivered the end user’s browser. The Mambots can be called by special commands, or can be displayed by default for certain content / components.
Mambots are located in the directory /mambots. As the components and modules can be installed/uninstalled, configured and published from the backend of Joomla.
Triggers:
At present there are 5 factors (documented) to trigger a Mambots:
- onPrepareContent
- onSearch
- onInitEditor
- onGetEditorContents
- onEditorArea
Each event require a numer and parameters.
Example of a Mambot:
As modules, Mambots are composed of two core files. One is the .xml file that gives the configuration for the installation, and the other is .php file that allows us to codify what the mambots will do. Al the mambot files should start with “mos”.
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Tags: Joomla, Joomla Extension, Mambots
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May 07, 2009 04:28 PM
What is a module?
Modules are small programs that can be inserted anywhere in a site that uses Joomla.
Depending on the template (the part that handles the entire display) can be placed anywhere dynamically configuring it on the backend.
The function of the modules is basically display information in a small box, for example, could be used to show user data, date and time, temperature of a place in particular, etc. You can also use a module to link it to component and use it as a submenu.
Needed Files
You need 2 files to create a module: One is the XML file that is used for installing and configuring the module in Joomla. The other is the PHP file itself, which perform the task of displaying data on the site. Is necessary to respect the nomenclature putting “mod_” to the name of the module. This is important in order to install it on the Joomla´s backend.
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Tags: Joomla, Joomla Extension, Modules
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April 27, 2009 06:31 PM
We are currently working on the development of an open source extension for Joomla 1.5 which will add online booking functionalities to any portal implemented on the mentioned CMS.
With this tool the customers of any companies in the sectors of hotels, restaurants, car rental agencies and all those who offer the booking of any good or service for a fixed period will be able to make reservations via the Internet by defining the type of product to purchase and the date of start and end of the reserve. The system will also give the chance to make the payment through Internet.
Companies who use this package may acquire a strong presence on Internet, extending the range of benefits provided to its customers and improve its image by presenting it as active and modern.
This tool will allow to hotels, restaurants, car rental business, etc a:
- Better communication with their clients. Allows the customer to obtain all information related to the company (mission, values, products and services sold, location, etc.) as well as a contact point.
- Improving the image of it by presenting it as active and modern.
- Cost savings associated with the marketing of products and services.
- It offers new benefits to customers. You can purchase your products and services at home and in most cases at a lower price due to savings in marketing costs.
- Better communication with the client. Can display a product catalog with a detailed description of the advantages or benefits of each.
- Reach customers in others states and countries.
Keep you informed about the project on www.jreserv.com.
Tags: JReserv, Open Source, Booking, Joomla Extension
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April 16, 2009 08:13 AM
We’d like to welcome you to our blog. This new channel will allow a fluid communication between Serfers, customers and general public.
In this blog we will share our staff’s knowledge and opinions about trends in technologies and tools related to web application development. In the same way we would like to receive your feedback.
We hope you find our blog useful.
Regards,
Federico Berardi
Chief Executive Officer
Serfe.com
Tags: Communication, Introduction
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