glph Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 I have a Php application similar to Ebay that uses Mysql database to store client offers. I need to enable my client external desktop applications to automatically upload offers on my db, bypassing the web interface and without modifications to my application code. Clients should: Add, Modify, Copy, Enable/Disable, Delete an offer made of multiple fields. I'd like some suggestions on a suitable technology for my needs (Xml-rpc ?) and eventually a stable server for this task. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
requinix Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 Direct access to the database is a really bad idea. Really bad idea. Why can't you modify the application, in order to implement an API? That is the best option. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glph Posted July 22, 2016 Author Share Posted July 22, 2016 Direct access to the database is a really bad idea. Really bad idea. Why can't you modify the application, in order to implement an API? That is the best option. Notifications are not working, sorry fo the late reply. The application is IonCube encoded and the source code plus the custom app modifications will cost a lot. Any suggestion is welcomed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotionCommotion Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 To quote Requinix.... "implement an API" which bypasses the existing application. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques1 Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 What exactly are you struggling with? The “technology” as you call it is unimportant and mostly a matter of personal preferences. If you like XML, then XML-RPC is just fine. Implementing the actions is routine work. Do make sure that your interface is secure: Protect the traffic with HTTPS, and use randomly generated individual API keys to authenticate the clients. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glph Posted July 23, 2016 Author Share Posted July 23, 2016 I've talked with the developer: the Api development is quoted at around 2500 $ A cheaper solution is needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques1 Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 Write the code yourself. Or find somebody who does that for less than 2,500. We've explained the technical aspects. The decisions are up to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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