Developers & API

Here are some great links to get you started with the API:

Make a Web Service REST call
Parse a Web Service REST call
Cache a Web Service REST call

For language reference have a look at the following sites:

PHP documentation
Ruby documentation
Python documentation

How do I start?

Apply for an API key. This will be sent to you by e-mail instantly.
Read the API documentation for complete information about the API calls available.
See the resources section for useful links and implementation basics.
Join the Slideshare Developers Group to keep in touch with the SlideShare developer community.
Tell us about your cool application you built using SlideShare API and get your app featured on SlideShare

Also, Check out our RSS feeds! They contain a lot of rich data (including slideshow embed codes and thumbnails) that can be useful in creating your mashup.