SailBlogs API
The SailBlogs API provides a way for advanced users and developers to integrate SailBlogs information into external websites running PHP. This is handled by calling various programs on the SailBlogs server which returns an XML response.
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Requirements
API Key
To use the API a developer must request an API key. Contact SailBlogs to request a key.
Premium Account
Only SailBlogs Premium Memberships can be accessed via the API.
PHP 5.0 or Greater
The SailBlogs-developed API Class, which automates much of the API calls to the server, requires PHP 5 or greater.
- XML support must be complied into PHP to use the API Class. See http://us.php.net/manual/en/book.xml.php
- fopen wrappers must be enabled. See http://us.php.net/manual/en/wrappers.php
Support
Limited support is available for the API, and only via email.
PHP Class Reference
A PHP class (PHP 5 or greater) is available that simplifies some of the API interactions for developers. The Class includes the following properties and functions:
Properties
- apiKey
- blogDirName
- blogID
- cache
- cacheLoc
- cacheFile
- cacheTime
Functions
The following functions are available in the API Class.
