Concerning Api Requests..almost Afraid To Ask But I´m Really New To This So Here Goes..

Getting Started Newbie Questions
#1

What exactly are api requests and what do they do.

When you´re done laughing at my noobnes please explain  :slight_smile:

Thanx

#2

API stands for Application Programming Interface, essentially they’re a public interface for programming with a framework. When we use display.newImage, graphics.newImageSheet, etc… these are all API calls that allow us to hook into and take control of Corona SDK. The collection of these are typically called a library.

#3

ok…maybe I asked the wrong qustion… I think what I was wondering about was those API calls (the ones that has a limit depending on level of subscription) or are they the same?

Thanks for taking the time to answer :slight_smile:

#4

Hi,

I think you are probably referring to the Corona Cloud.

In a sense the answer is still the same as described by SegaBoy. Basically any call that you make to the Corona Cloud service that is not related to Leaderboards, Achievements or User Accounts is counted against your allocated API allotment for that particular plan.

Hope that makes sense.

Thanks

-Mohamed

UPDATE: this is specifically for the Corona Cloud service and not the Corona SDK.

#5

Oh now I see… thanks for the help guys :slight_smile:

#6

API stands for Application Programming Interface, essentially they’re a public interface for programming with a framework. When we use display.newImage, graphics.newImageSheet, etc… these are all API calls that allow us to hook into and take control of Corona SDK. The collection of these are typically called a library.

#7

ok…maybe I asked the wrong qustion… I think what I was wondering about was those API calls (the ones that has a limit depending on level of subscription) or are they the same?

Thanks for taking the time to answer :slight_smile:

#8

Hi,

I think you are probably referring to the Corona Cloud.

In a sense the answer is still the same as described by SegaBoy. Basically any call that you make to the Corona Cloud service that is not related to Leaderboards, Achievements or User Accounts is counted against your allocated API allotment for that particular plan.

Hope that makes sense.

Thanks

-Mohamed

UPDATE: this is specifically for the Corona Cloud service and not the Corona SDK.

#9

Oh now I see… thanks for the help guys :slight_smile: