Thread: How to get data from a web page?
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mr id is offline mr id
2011-03-23 , 21:44
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Originally Posted by Lullen View Post
I got a request to make a program for the swedish exercise site www.dumbbell.se. As I'v never done any programs that syncs with a web page I'm asking you guys for help.
What do I need to learn to make this program? Javascript? I guess this is quite the same as doing a facebook app? Does the site need to have some open API or such?
Looks like they already offer an iPhone and an Android app, that I am guessing synch with a site members daily regimen, allow them to update info etc.

Essentially, this would suggest that the site already has a mechanism for allowing an app to poll and push data from it, maybe via SOAP, maybe a REST interface. They know what they have so talk to them, maybe research the Android and iPhone apps first if you want to be prepared.

What technology are you proposing using for them? I'm guessing Qt to get the largest installed base they can for your work. Look at ways you can request and send data over http.

Sorry if I've misunderstood any of your question.
 

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