Section 13.5. Action Items

13.5. Action Items

To prepare to start creating programs that use the AdWords API, you should:

• Understand what kind of AdWords client the AdWords API is intended to benefit (large customers or those who manage many accounts).

• Have a look at the AdWords API home page and documentation center.

• Understand the purpose of a WSDL file and at least scan some of the AdWords API services WSDL files.

• Choose a development language and SOAP toolkit.

• Understand the purpose of the eight different AdWords API services.

• Obtain a developer token and a My Client Center logon (if you don't already have one).