> Once the OpenSocial Data APIs are available on the Sandbox, you will
> be able to make server to server calls to interact with OpenSocial
> data. Until then, you have a couple of options:
> 1.) Use the _IG_Fetch functions that are part of the Google Gadget
> spec:
> http://code.google.com/apis/gadgets/docs/remote-content.html
> I've seen developers pull templates down from their remote site using
> this method, and then populate the templates with data using the
> JavaScript api.
> 2.) Create your own JSON based API and use <script> includes to pull
> data down.
> 3.) Use a cross domain JS library to forward information. I believe
> that Dojo has functions for this.
> Currently, authenticating requests made in this manner is not
> supported, but we are working hard to allow third party servers to
> verify that calls are legitimate and coming from the Orkut API. Be
> aware that until requests are signed, any data sent back to your
> servers at this time may have been modified by a third party, and
> stick to storing user data using the persistence (fetch/
> updatePersonAppData) calls on the Orkut end.
> ~Arne
> On Nov 3, 11:48 am, nsheth <nsh...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > I see how to make a simple OpenSocial app. Now, to start doing things
> > that are more interesting, how do I interface with my existing website
> > and database? I already an existing website, and want to use
> > OpenSocial as an additional mechanism by which users can interact with
> > the content and functionality I already offer.
> > I don't see the "approved" way to do this - a couple thoughts:
> > Should I wait for the OpenSocial Data API's? How will that work? The
> > current documentation shows that we write our apps as Google Gadgets,
> > and all the code runs client-side. To use the data apis, will we
> > specify some sort of callback function somewhere a la facebook?
> > Alternately, perhaps I can embed an iframe in the Content section of
> > the gadget, pointing towards custom-built pages on my site. Though, I
> > still don't know how to handle authentication. Will I need to build
> > my own system to handle that?
> > Thanks for any input!
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