3. How is integration with ApnaCircle different from integrating with Facebook?
4. Does the ApnaCircle API just work on the internet or also on desktops and mobile platforms?
5. What happens if the ApnaCircle server goes down?
6. Is information submitted through the API secure?
7. What about privacy concerns?
9. Where can I get more information on becoming an API Partner?
10. Which browsers are supported?
11. Which authentication protocol do you use?
12. Which languages can I program in?
13. Are there any limitations on the amount of server requests?
What is an API?
It stands for Application Programming Interface and refers to a collection of programming tools that allow information stored on one site to be shared with another site based on a request for information using a unique identifier. The data is often returned in XML format which means that is compatible with all programming languages and between all platforms.
What is a Graph API?
Every object on ApnaCircle has a unique ID which can be used to call the information attached to it including any relationships or connections that exist between the objects. An object might be a member, an event or a job and connections might be professional relationships, shared articles and newsfeed comments.
How is integration with ApnaCircle different from integrating with Facebook?
The main difference lies in the social graph of the members who use the sites. ApnaCircle is used by professionals looking to enhance their careers by making new professional connections, developing existing business relationships and sharing or recommending relevant industry content. In contrast, Facebook users tend to use the site as a social utility primarily for more personal connections such as friends and relatives.
Does the ApnaCircle API just work on the internet or also on desktops and mobile platforms?
The API will work on any media platform where your service already functions.
What happens if the ApnaCircle server goes down?
If error-handling code is built into the API then in the unlikely event of any server downtime all your site visitors will see is [This service is currently unavailable] and the rest of the site will continue to function normally.
Is information submitted through the API secure?
Yes all information is transmitted through a secure server.
What about privacy concerns?
In order for the API to access a member’s ApnaCircle profile from an external site the member will have to allow the access by authenticating their account details.
How do I get an API key?
Use the Request an API Key page to get your “oauth_consumer_key” and “oauth_consumer_secret” which will identify your site or application to ApnaCircle. This will only need to be done once.
Where can I get more information on becoming an API Partner?
Read more about Working with ApnaCircle or contact the ApnaCircle Partnerships team for more information.
Which browsers are supported?
This is only dependent on the design and coding of your own system and is not impacting by using our API.
Which authentication protocol do you use?
The ApnaCircle Platform uses the OAuth 2.0 Protocol for authentication and authorization. Find out more about OAuth Authentication.
Which languages can I program in?
The API is language and platform independent with requests taking the form of a standard internet URI and data returned in XML format.
Are there any limitations on the amount of server requests?
Yes, there is a threshold limitation applied to partners and users, please see here for quota details.
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