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Develop apps with Web services and the eBay SDK, Part 2: Use the eBay SOAP API to build an eBay search engine

Alex Garrett (alex@thinkpig.org), Senior Consultant, Isthmus Group, Inc.
After pursuing an undergraduate degree in classics, linguistics, computer science, psychology, and literature, Alex finally settled on a B.S. degree in Philosophy from the University of Wisconsin. His professional career is as checkered as his academic one. He has been the e-commerce architect for a GE Capital Company, a lecturer at a University of Wisconsin school, a systems administrator, an acquisitions editor for a small technical publishing company, and a code toad, among other things. Currently, he's a senior consultant with a Madison, WI-based firm and a proud new father. You can contact him at alex@thinkpig.org.

Summary:  Demonstrate good system integration practices. Learn how to develop a Java™ application using the eBay® SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol) SDK (Software Development Kit). Part 2 of this tutorial series focuses on integrating the application with eBay's Web services, using the authentication and authorization system, and making API (application program interface) calls.

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Date:  07 Oct 2005
Level:  Intermediate
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Before you start

This tutorial covers building applications that use the eBay® Web services SDK (Software Development Kit). Before you start, you'll need to install some software and create an eBay developer account. It might also be helpful to get an overview of eBay and the company's business model. Links in the Resources section provide some background.

About this tutorial

This tutorial shows how to use the eBay Web services API (application program interface) through eBay's Java™ SDK. It's written primarily for developers who feel comfortable writing mid- to large-scale Java applications, although it can be understood by novice developers. Knowledge of Web services is helpful, but not required.

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Prerequisites

To run the examples or sample code in this tutorial, you'll need to do the following:

  • Create an account on eBay.
  • Create a developer account on eBay.
  • Get your developer ID (devID), application ID (appID), and certificate ID (certID).
  • Download and install the eBay Java SDK.
  • Create a test user in the eBay Sandbox.

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