clearspring - the widget network.

This very simple sample demonstrates how a web widget, in this case a simple PHP file, can be registered with the Clearspring platform, and therefore given additional capabilities. Unlike when using the kernel, this sample illustrates the widget loading in the Clearspring Container.

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Concepts Demonstrated

This sample demonstrates:

• A simple web widget being given the Get & Share menu and its viral sharing services with no programming
• Accessing context information that is passed from Clearspring's servers into the widget
• Accessing values for specified configuration parameters
• Getting basic access to the In-Widget Services API

Prerequisites

you can view the source in any text editor. To run it yourself, you'll need to have a web server with PHP capabilities. If you are not familiar with PHP, don't worry, as the sample is quite simple and the PHP-specific functionality is minimal.

Using the Sample

To fully-demonstrate the sample on your own, just place the PHP file on a PHP-enabled web server and register it as a web widget with the Clearspring platform. For full functionality, you should configure parameters var1-var4, and turn on the server-side context settings, all in the widget console. If you just want to view the live sample in this page, you can do that as well.

The Sample In Action