From 8d2bd297685eb7add10daba1bbe395b89cad659e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: it33 Date: Sat, 21 Nov 2015 08:24:55 -0800 Subject: Adding notes on building API integration --- doc/developer/API.md | 12 ++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 12 insertions(+) (limited to 'doc/developer/API.md') diff --git a/doc/developer/API.md b/doc/developer/API.md index e5e5db2ba..12376bcf7 100644 --- a/doc/developer/API.md +++ b/doc/developer/API.md @@ -33,3 +33,15 @@ Mattermost drivers offer access to the Mattermost web service API in different l ### [Golang Driver](https://github.com/mattermost/platform/blob/master/model/client.go) [client.go](https://github.com/mattermost/platform/blob/master/model/client.go) - This is a RESTful driver connecting with the Golang-based webservice of Mattermost and is used by unit tests. + +## Building API Integration + +If you're building deep integration with Mattermost, for example a mobile native client, and there is a driver available to support the programming language you are using, it's best to use the driver available to access the [Mattermost Web Service APIs](API-Web-Service.md). + +If no driver is available for the programming language of your choice, you can view the [Golang Driver](https://github.com/mattermost/platform/blob/master/model/client.go) source code to understand how it exercises the Web Service API. You can also learn more by reviewing open source projects that use the Web Service API, like [matterircd](https://github.com/42wim/matterircd). + +There are a wide range of [installation guides](www.mattermost.org/installation/) for setting up your own Mattermost server on which to develop and test your integrations. + + + + -- cgit v1.2.3-1-g7c22