Getting Started with Skype Web SDK Tutorial

The Skype Web SDK allows developers to integrate real-time communication capabilities into their web applications. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of setting up and using the Skype Web SDK in your projects.

Before We Begin

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Please continue to provide feedback on the latest Skype Web SDK through the Skype Developer Preview Connect portal: Skype Web SDK Developer Preview. The Skype Web SDK is a business version of the popularly used chat application, Skype for Business.

Step 1: Setting Up the Skype Web SDK

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To get started with the Skype Web SDK, you need to set up your developer account and obtain an API key. You can do this by following these steps:

* Go to the Skype Developer Portal and sign in with your Microsoft account.

* Click on the 'Create a new app' button and fill out the required information.

* Once you have created your app, click on the 'API keys' tab and generate a new API key.

Step 2: Creating a Conversation

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The Skype Web SDK allows you to create conversations with other users. To do this, you need to use the `conversationsManager` object, which is responsible for managing all of the conversations in your application.

Here is an example of how to create a conversation using the `conversationsManager` object:

```

Var conv = conversationsManager.createConversation()

```

This code creates a new conversation and assigns it to a variable called `conv`. You can then use this variable to start a conversation with another user or group of users.

Step 3: Starting a Conversation

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To start a conversation, you need to use the `start` method of the `conversation` object. Here is an example:

```

Var conv = conversationsManager.createConversation()

conv.start()

```

This code starts the conversation and displays it in your application.

Step 4: Managing Participants

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You can also manage participants in a conversation using the `participate` method. Here is an example:

```

Var conv = conversationsManager.getConversation(person)

Var participant = conv.createParticipant(person)

```

This code creates a new participant and assigns it to a variable called `participant`. You can then use this variable to start a conversation with another user or group of users.

Changes in Version 0.2.3

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The version 0.2.3 introduces a change which is backward-incompatible with previous versions. The `conversationsManager#createConversation()` method now always creates a multiparty conversation (meeting).

Fixed Known Issues

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In the latest code release, there are several known issues that have been fixed:

* When a P2P video conversation is escalated to an online meeting, the video cannot be displayed properly in the application.

* When a remote participant's video is displayed before it has started, the video might not render properly in the application.

Known Issues

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The current release of Skype Web SDK is not supported in IE compatible mode. To use the latest code in your applications, follow the instructions here: download the latest code samples of the Skype Web SDK here.

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In this tutorial, we have covered the basic steps for setting up and using the Skype Web SDK. We have also discussed some of the changes and issues in version 0.2.3. With these changes, you can now create multiparty conversations and manage participants more easily.

For more information on how to use the Skype Web SDK, please refer to the official documentation: 'Skype Web SDK Documentation'(https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/skype/blogs/2015/04/29/skype-web-sdk-release-notes-version-0-2-3).

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