I am finally breaking our blog’s ominous silence, and it couldn’t be for a better reason! Today we’re announcing an extensive JavaScript API, and we’re asking for developers to help us beta test it! If you’re interested in working with our pre-release API, let us know, and we’ll get you an API key pronto!
What exactly is the API?
I’ll explain with a comparison: The Google Maps API changed how interactive maps were used on the internet. Not only did they make maps easier for the end user to browse and search, but easier for the developer and web-designer to set up and maintain. Google provided a generic map interface, and developers could extend and modify it to their hearts content. Suddenly it was incredibly easy to set up a map with custom locations and text filled right in!
Just like the Google Maps API, our new JavaScript API lets you embed a calendar straight into your own website using only some JavaScript and CSS - no iframes. Developers can now integrate a fully functional AJAX calendar directly into their site with only a few lines of code! In fact, I’ve included a sample calendar embedded right into this blog post. But not only can you embed one of our sample calendars into your webpage, you can even use our API to create your own custom calendar interface. You can build your very own custom interface, use our standard month, week, day, and list views, or anything in between!
To give you an idea of what’s possible, the entire Jotlet.net calendar interface is built on top of this new JavaScript API. It’s now incredibly simple to include a simple calendar in your website, or even build you very own web-based calendar application. If you’re a developer, and you’re interested in getting an early peak at the API, let us know!
Neat! What can I do with it?
Anything you want! Here are some ideas to get your noggin working:
- Show an interactive calendar on your website or blog
- Integrate Jotlet into your web-based product or application
- Build a widget for your favorite web-desktop of choice
- Let people add meeting requests to your schedule straight from your website
- Even design your very own web calendar application
Strictly speaking, the sky is the limit!
Is it free?
Yes. Commercial applications will require a licensing fee. Contact us for more info.
Is this a beta release?
Yes. We’re looking for developers to help us test our the new API. Show us what you can make!
Can I see some examples?
Sure thing! These examples are aimed at developer types, so load them up and view the source!
- Basic month view
- Month and Day views that interact
- Same as #2, but read-write
- Same as #1, but prints to a console as data loads
How do I sign up for the API beta?
Just send us an email, and we’ll send you an API key and documentation. It couldn’t be easier!