Unlocking Seamless Communication with Skype Web App Integration

Microsoft has recently released the Skype Web SDK, a groundbreaking tool that enables developers to integrate communication into web applications like never before. This innovative solution offers a range of features and functionalities that make it easy for users to engage in Audio Video conversations, Instant Message conversations, and even view contact information.

The new SDK provides UI controls that can be easily dropped into web applications, allowing users to access Skype for Business functionality with ease. In addition, Microsoft has released a set of HTML/JS UI controls that encapsulate the most common functionalities, making it simple to integrate Skype into Single Page Application (SPA) solutions using frameworks such as Angular.

The SDK is particularly well-suited for use in Model-View-ViewModel (MVVM) environments, where it can function as the model layer. This architecture allows developers to subscribe to load data lazily and only retrieve the necessary parts of the data, resulting in a more efficient and streamlined experience.

One of the key features of the Skype Web SDK is its support for observable properties and promise objects. The SDK's observable properties contain standardized and dependable events such as 'changed', 'when', and 'then', which can be used to react to change events. Additionally, the SDK provides promises that are compliant with the Promises/A+ specification, ensuring a high level of reliability.

Unlike other wrappers, the JavaScript architecture of the Skype Web SDK has been designed to be easy to use, making it simple for developers to integrate communication into their webpages. The SDK is released as a single JavaScript file, acting as an interface between developers and the Skype for Business infrastructure.

The release of the Skype Web SDK is a response to user feedback around UCWA (Unified Communications Web API) and a consideration of the current state of the communications market. During the Build 2015 Keynote, Microsoft announced the technical preview of the Skype Web SDK as part of the Skype Developer Platform, marking an exciting new chapter in the evolution of communication technology.

With the Skype Web SDK, developers can unlock seamless communication capabilities and bring Skype for Business functionality to their users. Whether you're building a custom web application or integrating Skype into an existing solution, this powerful tool has the potential to revolutionize the way we communicate online.

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