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The BBC has launched an experimental API for software developers. An API is basically a data stream. The way to think of it is like a coat rack. Software developers and mashup (defined) makers craft "coats" with hooks that can attach to these racks . On their site, the BBC has some nice examples for how their API can be used. For example, there's a Google widget and more. (Via MoMB)
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There may be similar RSS-type APIs already in existence... my web-surfing subconscious is telling me this... :-)
Posted by: Vladimir Orlt | Tuesday, May 09, 2006 at 12:27 PM