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Google Releases Web APIs

Posted by Hemos on from the developing-with-google dept.

skunkeh writes "Google have released the first beta of their Web APIs package. Used in conjunction with a free license key this SOAP based web service allows developers to execute up to 1000 automated queries a day, but is currently available for non-commercial use only. The download comes with Java and .NET code examples and includes a WSDL description for use with other SOAP supporting languages." There's also a write up about uses on Userland.

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  1. More Advanced Features? by Captain+Large+Face · · Score: 5, Interesting

    I think I speak for most when I ask if you can have your results back in the "interesting" language sets:

  2. What about slashdot? by aozilla · · Score: 3, Interesting

    How long until slashdot offers this service?

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  3. They already do... by xtermz · · Score: 3, Interesting

    ... sort of.. they have a XML file out there off of the main site that you can query to get the latest headlines...

    i've actually used it before with a simple VB app...

    email me if you want the code...

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  4. Re:NNTP tunneling ? by km790816 · · Score: 4, Interesting

    This is where things get interesting.

    Companies have become happy blocking ports to restrict no-nos: messaging, newsgroups, etc.

    I'm wondering how long it will be until we start seeing firewalls that can filter/block SOAP calls for the very reasons you mention. SOAP just forces network admins to move up from ports and protocals to sniffing HTTP requests to keep people from having too much fun.

    Enjoy it while it lasts.

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  5. Not needed by NineNine · · Score: 3, Interesting

    Why is this needed? I've been using Google programatically for a while now. What does this offer that I can't use on my own?