How to use web API from WPF app

Question

I've just finished watching the recorded session from MIX and the web API looks very good. I'm just wondering what is the best practice for using this API in a smart client application, specifically one written with WPF. There was a mention early in the session about using the API to create a multiplayer game, where the game moves are sent as hidden messages and the users can also chat to each other, but this was not expanded upon. This is basically what I want to do with a WPF application. One instance of the application will be the "server", that other instances connect with using the Messenger network to handle signing on and message delivery. This would be a great way of creating a client-server like environment without the end user having to worry about setting up machines.

Is this something that is possible using the Web API or is there a pure .NET control that can be used. Is it allowed in the terms of use to do what I am asking. Finally is there any sample available that would demonstrate how to embed and use the Web API in a WPF application? I presume something like a browser control would be necessary. Thanks,

Answer 1

Hi,

 

Thank you for your interest in the Messenger Library API.  Currently, the API is based on JavaScript and therefore, it will not be possible to use it in a WPF application.  However, we are planning on releasing a wrapper that will make it possible to use the API in a Silverlight (WPF/E) application in the future.  As for the scenario you mentioned, if it is built as a non-browser based application, it is against the TOU at this point.  Hope this helps.

 

Thanks,

Jeff

Answer 2

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Testing.