Launchpad can be accessed through web services interfaces using the Script function.
Launchpadlib is an Open Source Python library that simplifies integration with Launchpad's web service. This library works by converting HTTP resources from Launchpad's web service into Python objects that respond to a standard set of commands. With launchpadlib, you don't need to be an expert in HTTP client programming to integrate your applications with Launchpad.
In this software review, we will discuss how to use a Python client to read and write data from Launchpad's web service using the launchpadlib library. However, this won't cover the HTTP requests and responses that happen behind the scenes. For more in-depth details about these processes, refer to the "hacking" document. Additionally, bear in mind that this review won't cover the full range of what's possible with Launchpad's web service; consult the web service reference documentation for further information.
At present, Launchpad's web service grants access to several significant sections of the website, including people and teams, team memberships, bugs and bugtasks, the project registry, and hosted files such as bug attachments and mugshots. As new features and capabilities are added to the web service, you will be able to access most of them without updating your launchpadlib library. However, client-side features, such as support for uploaded files, will require you to upgrade your launchpadlib. The Launchpad team will notify you whenever a server-side change means that an upgrade is necessary.
Overall, Launchpadlib simplifies the development process for integrating Launchpad with Python applications. Its capability to convert HTTP resources from Launchpad's web service into Python objects makes the development process more accessible for non-experts, and its capability to continually update itself ensures the continued functionality of launchpadlib.
In this software review, we will discuss how to use a Python client to read and write data from Launchpad's web service using the launchpadlib library. However, this won't cover the HTTP requests and responses that happen behind the scenes. For more in-depth details about these processes, refer to the "hacking" document. Additionally, bear in mind that this review won't cover the full range of what's possible with Launchpad's web service; consult the web service reference documentation for further information.
At present, Launchpad's web service grants access to several significant sections of the website, including people and teams, team memberships, bugs and bugtasks, the project registry, and hosted files such as bug attachments and mugshots. As new features and capabilities are added to the web service, you will be able to access most of them without updating your launchpadlib library. However, client-side features, such as support for uploaded files, will require you to upgrade your launchpadlib. The Launchpad team will notify you whenever a server-side change means that an upgrade is necessary.
Overall, Launchpadlib simplifies the development process for integrating Launchpad with Python applications. Its capability to convert HTTP resources from Launchpad's web service into Python objects makes the development process more accessible for non-experts, and its capability to continually update itself ensures the continued functionality of launchpadlib.
What's New
Version 1.5.3: N/A