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How to identify the current opensocial container

Tuesday, December 11th, 2007

Within my IGCheck gadget (to analyze Google Gadget API compliance for opensocial containers) , I have to identify in which container the gadget code is running. Currently, I have to differentiate between IGoogle itself, Ning, Orkut & Hi5. They are the only containers that I can access as of now. If ...

How to test opensocial API in Orkut’s sandbox

Sunday, December 2nd, 2007

Of course, Google had to be first to allow tests of opensocial API in its own social network, Orkut. So, if you want to verify the compatibility of your latest widget with the opensocial API and Orkut, here is the procedure obtain a Google Accounts userid / password to log in in ...

How to test opensocial API in Hi5’s sandbox

Sunday, December 2nd, 2007

Hi5 , social network with currently over 60 millions registered accounts and currently #9 in the Alexa Global Top500 , has also opened an Opensocial sandbox. They are part of Google's initiative since launch. Based on the page of Hi5's developer site, here is how to access their sandbox for testing ...