Just a quick query (I'm new to fb sharing) - I can't find any reference to it on the web. I'm creating a quiz app. I've added the code to share the quiz result, but I don't have an app domain yet.
Am I correct in thinking that I will require the app domain before I can really test to see if its working?
Thanks in advance!
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I decided today that I wanted to learn JavaScript and create my own Facebook game app. I registered as a developer, but I do not have a secure URL host to manage my app. I am coming from MATLAB and Swift, so I am new to this whole URL hosting thing. When I typed in google.com/ the app brought me to the Google homepage, and typing in facebook.com/ and permutations of it doesn't work. So, how can I get a secure hosting URL? I apologize if this is very simple, but I don't know how to do it; thank you!
Google App Engine does work. Thanks to everyone who commented!
https://apps.facebook.com/horoscopes/?fb_source=search
Can anyone tell me what kind of facebook app it is? canvas or something else?
I would want to create an app in php but have no clue where to start from. Can i create a test app and start the process? please help.
I have tried creating an app but that needs to be approved before even starting the development and showing us as a page on facebook app
Any app with an address of apps.facebook.com/* is the Canvas link to the App, which means this app has a canvas page at the minimum. It may also have a website and mobile app associated with it, but that's harder to determine.
You should so some research before trying to create an app. You do not need to get any sort of approval to develop an application, even if you use excessive permissions. However, you will need to get your app approved for any extra permissions prior to launching to end-users.
You should visit the Facebook Developer website and pick a SDK you're comfortable with. I would recommend using the JavaScript one to get started, but the choice is yours. Then you should follow the starter guide to creating your first app. Everything you need to create an app is discoverable through Google, and I have a few handy tutorials on my site for using the PHP and JavaScript SDKs.
My wife is starting her local business, and I would like to develop a booking application that users can use to book appointments with. Is this feasible using the facebook development tools? I tried to overview the documentation at https://developers.facebook.com but I came out with no clear answer.
What is a Facebook app?
In layman terms, it's just a window to your actual app with a bonus that you can use Facebook's social data with it. So, yes! Basically, you can pretty much do anything with it. Plus, if you are looking forward to create an app for a local business, I would recommend taking a look at page tabs from here.
Here is how a Facebook app works:
You create an app on your server.
You give it's url to Facebook (called the canvas url).
You specify the dimensions.
And that's it! Your app is up and running!
I am trying to create a QR Code that if scanned on a phone that has the Facebook application installed, the Facebook application will go directly to the like page saved in the QR code. I have tried what this website has said, and it did not work. It opened the Facebook application but did not go to the page.
I'm trying to redirect to this Facebook page.
I would greatly appreciate anyone's help if they can give me a pointer. I am not a programmer or a technical person, so my knowledge is limited. But, I am willing learn. Thank you.
Something you could do is use a landing page service that lets you add 'like' buttons.
One that's free: www.likify.net.
I'm not sure you can open Facebook urls in the facebook app directly. As far as I know, only the app store and itunes can do this on iPhone.
When I try to access facebook.com/ViralGliders even through my browser, it just takes me to the facebook homepage. Maybe this is an incorrect URL, or you have some permission issues..?
Im new to facebook applications. I recently created a webapp that consisted of html & php. But recently Ive decided that integrating my webapp within facebook would be useful. Any tips on where to start? Ive looked over developers.facebook.com and im confused. It appears they are in the process of updating. Ive come across a few guides but there from a few years ago. This app will run completely within facebook and im probably gonna have to rewrite all the code. Any guides or suggestions?
Thanks!
You didn't specify the programming language you're using but if you're developing asp, start by looking into Facebook c# sdk here: http://facebooksdk.codeplex.com/
If you're using any other language (i.e. php), try looking into respective software dev. kits (i.e. facebook php sdk). They will facilitate your job in comparison to starting raw development all by yourself.
Tim, if you want to get into the business of working with Facebook, you need to know right away that they are always in the process of updating. That being said, you should learn some Facebook terminology so you can do more research and figure out what you want to do.
Applications that run within the Facebook interface are called Canvas Apps. Your application is hosted on your own server, and Facebook simply adds an iframe in their UI that points to your app's URL.
Another way to go to create a webapp that uses your own design, but still utilizes a single sign-on system from Facebook. This used to be called a Connect App but now they don't really have a name for it. Basically, you can use Facebook's authorization system to pull Facebook user data into your own database, which basically eliminates the need for a registration page. The authorization system prompts the user to allow your app to get specific data about them - once they authorize it, your app has access to do whatever the user gave it permission to do.
The best document to wrap your brain around is about authentication: http://developers.facebook.com/docs/authentication/
Give that a whirl, and good luck!