Chapter 10. Remote Programming

Web parts use the SharePoint object model from the server side. Remote programming allows client-side applications to get and change content, create, and delete lists, and perform other tasks on the SharePoint server without installing or running new components on the server. There are several different approaches to remote programming:

• The Office 2003 object model provides SharePoint objects for workspaces, libraries, and members .

• SharePoint web services provide access to a more complete set of SharePoint tasks.

• URL commands provide a quick way to read SharePoint content in XML format using HTTP GET requests .

• Remote Procedure Call (RPC) methods allow you to get and change SharePoint content in XML format using HTTP POST requests.

This chapter compares these approaches to help you choose which to use, then demonstrates how to program SharePoint remotely using each technique.