VBOTW #01 (Web Service API)

[NextGen1]

VBOTW #1 - API

I want to make this "Contest" as broad as possible to allow other members to have a chance against some of the more "experienced" members.

Basic Rules:

NextGen1 is not allowed to enter , I have expensive tools and a few other coders on my side, it wouldn't be fair.

Voting will be based on the overall functionality of the application as well as how "user friendly" the application is.

Unlike the other competitions on this forum, all applications will go up at the same time, there will be no pre submissions

Submit your application to Lolland Via PM/VM/Email and He will upload them for you.

All members will be able to vote.

You will not be permitted to Vote for your own application, if you decide to vote it must be for one of your competitors.

Any bribery of any sort will result in immediate disqualification.

Any Leeching or stealing of apps will result in a disqualification and also result in breaking the rules of this section and MPGH Mod staff will be notified where they can take any appropriate action.

If you plan to submit an application be sure it is "your application" myself and lolland will be very through with the applications to ensure safety and that the application is actually yours.

Specific Rules and Regulations (task)

The First VBOTW will be a API Application of your choice.

You must developer a Application that uses a Web Service (like Google, Yelp, UPS, Facebook, etc. )

Here is a list of Free API

Address & Locations api web services xml webdesign web service API list

I want this one to be fun, which is why I left it so open.

The Winner will be chosen by the "Community" and based on

GUI
Performance
Execution

and How useful the application is to the users.

All Submissions are Due by Next Tuesday. Make sure Lolland has them by 10PM Tues USA EST

Any Questions or comments, ask away

Example application

UPS Tracking Tool
Google Maps Application
Google Search Application
Yelp Search Application
Etc. Etc.

Hint for Higher Scores:

You can also Mix some APIs

Speech API + Google Search
Speech API + Google Maps + UPS Tracking
Speech API + FaceBook

The Winner will receive a the title of Best App Creator of the given week, Will receive a user bar to show off.

[Blubb1337]

Can we use our own API's? LoL :P

[NextGen1]

Any Web Service API is acceptable.

You can use local API's + Web Service API, but there must be one Web Service API.

[Jason]

Eugh ima pass on this one, looks good though. Can't wait to see the entries.

[NextGen1]

No one pass.... that will defeat the purpose

This is a contest, and there are no real prizes. (though I am strongly considering application hosting on site as featured application and submission to download sites if members choose) But you do get experience in coding which is will help you alot and the satisfaction in helping your peers as well, because your ideas will force innovations.

[omanel]

I just starded at VB2008 and have almost no experience with programming languages other than html lol, i think my chances to win are like 1 in a million, anyways, i'll try!

What's the expiration time to submit my application?

[trevor206]

first i don't get it...(i don't get webbrowsers) are we making a webbrowser with like "addons" ina way?

[Blubb1337]

No, no webbrowsers. WEB apis. For example a youtube downloader. Or something like that.

[DiMocK]

Does it matter what vb version u use? cuz a pro at Visual Basic 6, im like intermediate at .net.

Can we post then 1 project? i got 2 really good ones ^^

['Bruno]

Does it matter what vb version u use? cuz a pro at Visual Basic 6, im like intermediate at .net.

Can we post then 1 project? i got 2 really good ones ^^

you sholdnt post them, but send them to lolland (minion)

[DiMocK]

you sholdnt post them, but send them to lolland (minion)

yea thats what i meant but i think ill just 2 projects into 1

and whens the last day to return the programs in?

[Lolland]

Do you need to use a Web API while developing your program?

[Zoom]

/me got a perfect idéa for this

[Invidus]

Let the contest Begin!

Hooray my idea worked

[tempta43]

Let the contest Begin!

Hooray my idea worked

One of your ideas worked?!
/mind explosion
/world ends