Hey everyone,
I’ve been digging around for a while now, trying to find an API for Microsoft 365 that’s similar to what Google Docs offers. You know, something that would let me work with documents in a collaborative way.
I’ve looked through Microsoft’s developer docs and even tried some general web searches, but I’m coming up empty-handed. Maybe I’m not using the right keywords or looking in the wrong places?
Does anyone here have experience with this kind of thing? I’d really appreciate some pointers on where to look or what specific APIs I should be focusing on. It would be a huge help for a project I’m working on.
Thanks in advance for any tips or advice you can share!
I’ve recently implemented document collaboration features using Microsoft’s Graph API for a client project. While it’s not as straightforward as Google Docs, it’s quite powerful once you get the hang of it. The key is focusing on the OneDrive and SharePoint endpoints within the Graph API.
For real-time collaboration, I found the change tracking and presence features particularly useful. They allow you to monitor document changes and see who’s currently editing. One challenge I encountered was handling conflict resolution when multiple users edit simultaneously. It required some custom logic on our end.
Authentication can be tricky, so I’d recommend starting with the Microsoft Identity platform and using OAuth 2.0. It streamlines the process considerably. Also, don’t overlook the importance of proper error handling - the API can sometimes return unexpected responses.
Overall, while there’s a learning curve, the Graph API offers robust capabilities for document collaboration within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem.
As someone who’s worked extensively with Microsoft 365 APIs, I can share some insights. For document collaboration, you’ll want to look into the Microsoft Graph API. It’s the powerhouse behind M365 services and offers robust capabilities for working with Office documents.
I’ve used it to build collaborative features in several projects. The key endpoints you’ll be interested in are under the ‘/drive’ and ‘/sites’ namespaces. These allow you to access and manipulate files in OneDrive and SharePoint, which form the backbone of document storage in M365.
For real-time collaboration, check out the ‘delta’ query parameter. It’s incredibly useful for syncing changes across multiple users. Also, don’t overlook the WebSocket API for live co-authoring scenarios.
One gotcha to watch out for: permissions can be tricky. Make sure you’re requesting the right scopes when authenticating. The ‘Files.ReadWrite.All’ scope is usually a good starting point.
Hope this helps point you in the right direction. The Graph API documentation is quite comprehensive once you know where to look.
hey, i’ve messed around with MS Graph API a bit. it’s pretty decent for doc collaboration. you wanna check out the /drive and /sites endpoints. they let u work with OneDrive and SharePoint stuff. just watch out for the permissions - they can be a pain. good luck with ur project!