Comments on: Twitter API: Up and Running: Learn How to Build Applications with the Twitter API http://shamrazi.com/2010/twitter-api-up-and-running-learn-how-to-build-applications-with-the-twitter-api/ My Online Journey... Wed, 22 Jun 2011 07:50:53 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 By: Michael Schilli http://shamrazi.com/2010/twitter-api-up-and-running-learn-how-to-build-applications-with-the-twitter-api/comment-page-1/#comment-4936 Michael Schilli Sun, 20 Jun 2010 15:54:16 +0000 http://shamrazi.com/2010/twitter-api-up-and-running-learn-how-to-build-applications-with-the-twitter-api/#comment-4936 The author did a pretty good job of explaining the Twitter API, some basic Web programming techniques (PHP, CSS), a whirlwind tour of current and past Twitter-related websites and some more or less useful sample applications. <br /> <br />However, the editor at O'Reilly should have talked the author into whipping the book into better shape before publishing it. First, in a book that has more than 400 pages on a pretty simple API, one would at least expect a section that explains how Twitter actually works. A sample flow of messages, responses, direct messages with illustrating screen shots. A bit of history maybe? Was Twitter like that from the beginning? What changed? When? Also, the publisher should have looked at the index and said: "Dude, this is okay for an auto-generated index, but if you want people to actually use the book to find something, put some more effort into it". Again, not the authors fault, that's the editor's responsibility. <br /> <br />I'm giving 4 stars because the author's writing is solid, but, man, a big minus point for O'Reilly to let this slip into the open without stricter review. Rating: 4 / 5 The instigator did a pretty excellent job of explaining the Twitter API, some vital Web brainwashing techniques (PHP, CSS), a whirlwind tour of contemporary and past Twitter-related websites and some more or less useful try out applications.

But, the editor at O’Reilly must have talked the instigator into thumping the book into surpass shape previous to publishing it. First, in a book that has more than 400 pages on a pretty serious API, one would at least expect a part that clarifies how Twitter in fact facility. A try out flow of messages, responses, direct messages with illustrating screen shots. A bit of history possibly? Was Twitter like that from the beginning? What altered? When? Also, the publisher must have looked at the pointer and said: “Dude, this is okay for an auto-generated pointer, but if you want broadcast to in fact use the book to find something, place some more effort into it”. Over again, not the authors flaw, that’s the editor’s dependability.

I’m giving 4 stars because the instigator’s prose is equable, but, man, a huge minus top for O’Reilly to let this slip into the open without stricter assess.
Rating: 4 / 5

]]> By: Alexander M. Pyatetsky http://shamrazi.com/2010/twitter-api-up-and-running-learn-how-to-build-applications-with-the-twitter-api/comment-page-1/#comment-4935 Alexander M. Pyatetsky Sun, 20 Jun 2010 13:20:08 +0000 http://shamrazi.com/2010/twitter-api-up-and-running-learn-how-to-build-applications-with-the-twitter-api/#comment-4935 I'll go ahead and say it, this is hands down the best book for Twitter devs. <br /> <br />I've not seen anything comparable come out of Sams or any other major publisher. <br /> <br />2 thumbs up. <br /> <br /> Rating: 5 / 5 I’ll go ahead and say it, this is hands down the best book for Twitter devs.

I’ve not seen no matter what thing akin come out of Sams or any additional major publisher.

2 thumbs up.

Rating: 5 / 5

]]> By: Shawn Gallagher http://shamrazi.com/2010/twitter-api-up-and-running-learn-how-to-build-applications-with-the-twitter-api/comment-page-1/#comment-4934 Shawn Gallagher Sun, 20 Jun 2010 11:05:47 +0000 http://shamrazi.com/2010/twitter-api-up-and-running-learn-how-to-build-applications-with-the-twitter-api/#comment-4934 I was amazed by the amount of information in this book. It gives you a good overview of what Twitter is and other background information about the micro-blogging site. Then from there it takes you through Twitter apps, Web programming, and then on to using the Twitter API. It is a great book to learn more about Twitter and building your web app. I think anyone interested in building an app should definitely consider this book. Rating: 5 / 5 I was amazed by the quantity of information in this book. It gives you a excellent overview of what Twitter is and additional social class information about the micro-blogging site. Then from here it takes you through Twitter apps, Web brainwashing, and then on to using the Twitter API. It is a splendid book to learn more about Twitter and construction your web app. I reflect anyone interested in construction an app must certainly deliberate this book.
Rating: 5 / 5

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Ravi Gokulgandhi
Rating: 4 / 5

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Reviewed by

Dominique James
Rating: 5 / 5

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