Using the Suite26 API
Suite26 provides an API which sits on top of Suite26 and allows you or your developer to access and manipulate data stored in Suite26 from within your own applications or websites.
The Suite26 API uses SOAP as its preferred web service protocol.
SOAP is an XML based protocol which means Simple Object Access Protocol. It allows structured messages to be sent between a server and a client. It relies on other protocols such as HTTP and RPC (Remote Procedure Call) for message negotiation and submission.
In order to fully use the API you would need to have knowledge of:
- How the HTTP protocol works and fully understanding what a request or response is
- A programming language i.e. Perl, PHP, ASP, ASP.net, Phyton, C#, etc
- Web services, XML and the SOAP protocol.
We have implemented the two most common styles for SOAP rpc-encoded and document-literal to suit any developer's taste when it comes to soap protocol styles. Knowing which you want to implement is key to how your integration with work with the Suite26 API.
For full instructions on using the API along with methods available and examples, please download the API documentation by clicking the link below:
If you need help do not hesitate to call us on 0845 313 0909 or email us at support@26.co.uk.