days) with some tags (news|language) to display in web page. Very
simple and efficient way to display some kind of news instead of
investing in CMS. If you want I can provide source code which may be
used as an example.
On Oct 7, 7:59 pm, Andy <auntie_s...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Hi Brett
>
> API: as a newbie, the only thing that springs to mind are additional
> elements that can be processed/displayed via Bloggers gadget install
> facility.
>
> e.g. "a terms of use link" XML element, to allow developers to cover
> themselves from being sued. If set, displays/requires confirmation -
> something along the lines of "you must agree to these <link>terms of
> use</link> before install". I know it can already be done (for some
> types of widget) as per Amazon's gadgets or as I tried and ditched, by
> having a user pref tickbox, and code to check ticked - but these are
> cumbersome/non user friendly work rounds.
>
> also an "installer heading" xml attribute (to allow you to include
> your own heading/comments/advice at the top of the blogger install
> facility).
>
> Glad to hear you are going to be looking at example code/tutorials
> etc. As a newbie I found the documentation very sparse and
> frustrating. In fact my view is it would be more beneficial to improve/
> build the documentation (the last thing any developer wants to hear!)
> before starting work on adding to the API's.
>
> Submitting Gadgets: Again, I can't tell from the documentation:
>
> Are we emailed if a gadget rejected? I've been waiting over 3 weeks
> for my gadget to be added (wordpress took one hour).
>
> Is Ultra right? If the directory is not processing submissions then
> there is not much point in developing gadgets.
>
> Is the "blogger directory" we submit to actually the igoogle
> directory, or is it the list of gadgets presented to blogger users
> when they click to install gadgets?
>
> This is all quite frustrating for me, as the UK Gov Foreign Office
> like my widget, and offered to link to it once it is registered in the
> directory.
>
> I appreciate that some of these points may fall outside your area, but
> I'm hoping you might know the answers.
>
> P.S. Good luck in your new role!
>
> On Oct 7, 2:25 am, Brett Morgan <brettmor...@google.com> wrote:
>
>
>
> > Hey all,
>
> > I figure I should formally introduce myself to the group. I am the new
> > Blogger developer relations engineer housed in the Sydney Googleplex.
>
> > As part of figuring out my priorities for the coming months it would be
> > useful to know what you guys want to use the Blogger API for. This will
> > enable me to build tutorials, example code, and most importantly, help guide
> > future engineering directions of the blogger team.
>
> > brett
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