New API
There are two new API featured in Movable Type 6:
These new API make it possible to use Movable Type with a programming language other than Perl, in turn making it possible to expand on previously uneditable functions.
Data API
This REST/JSON style API is JavaScript compatible and is used to help manage, read and refresh webpage and entry data. Dynamic publishing capabilities are built in and so are easy to use. This API is also useful in creating and editing applications and plug-ins for use with Movable Type.
Other charactertistics of the Data API include:
- Uses REST/JSON style to able to read and process all accumulated Movable Type data.
- With Movable Type authentication, can read and process both published and restricted data.
- Can be used to customize the Movable Type UI, as well as applications and plugins.
Data API Reference Documents
For more information on the Data API, please refer to the following page.
Chart API
Chart API is a JavaScript based graph generator. Several types of graphs can be created using Movable Type entry posting and blog and website access statistics.
Chart API Reference Documents
For more information on the Chart API, please refer to the following page.
*Please note that the information on this page, as well as the product description, are subject to change without prior notice following the product release date.
