REST GetSearchResults migration to Unified Schema

Beginning January 15, 2007, the eBay Web Services REST GetSearchResults call will no longer support legacy XML formatted output. The supported output format will be the unified schema GetSearchResultsResponseType. 

Developer Impact: If your application currently relies on legacy XML formatted output, you will need to modify your application by January 15, 2007 to use the eBay unified schema formatted output.  This includes modifying your application to be able to recognize and understand the data elements and values returned in the GetSearchResultsResponse.

Developers should read the Knowledge Base article that we put together to assist you with the migration. The article includes detailed steps to help you migrate your application as well as pointers to key resources that would be useful with the migration.

NonSchemaSOAP Enum To Be Removed

The 467 WSDL, to be released by July 3rd, will not contain the following enum value: NonSchemaSOAP. In the Release Notes for version 463 of the API, it was announced that the NonSchemaSOAP enum (which formerly could be used in SetNotificationPreferences) should not be used because
that enum applies to the legacy schema XML API.

Information about migrating notifications-related code from the legacy XML API to the unified schema is available in the following Knowledge Base article: Migrating Notifications from Legacy to Unified Schema.

Please note that updates to applications using new WSDL versions should always be done in a test environment.

Congratulations Developers! Looks Like We Made It.

Wooo Hooo!!!

I know many of you have worked very diligently to get your applications migrated to the unified schema over the past months, and I just want to shout out a BIG CONGRATULATIONS to you all.

Discussion threads about developing on the legacy XML API that expired on June 1, 2006 in the Legacy Schema API forum have been made read-only. New questions about developing on eBay Web Services can be directed to our other Developer Forums.

If you have any comments or feedback on the 18 month process, please email me.

Hope to meet and talk with you at the Developers Conference!

-Schema Tina

Migrating Platform Notifications

As announced back in May 2005, platform notifications are available in the unified schema.

We recognize all developers are pushing hard towards our June 1st deadline to make sure all your API calls are made in the unified schema by June 1, 2006. In addition, all applications need to meet our minimum compatibility requirement of version 415, as well as support 12 digit item ID numbers by June 1st.

This is a lot happening by June 1st! So that you can focus your efforts toward making our June 1st deadline for schema migration, minimum compatibility level requirement and item ID expansion, we are giving our developers a 30-day extension - through the end of June - to migrate platform notifications to the unified schema.

Remember that Thursday, June 1st remains the deadline:

1. for all API calls to be in unified schema
2. to meet our minimum compatibility requirement of version 415
3. for applications to support item ID numbers of up to 12 digits

Now, developers have through the end of June to migrate your platform notifications to the unified schema.

Developer Forums Thread of Every Other Week

Last week in the Legacy XML API forum, developer aquanuke was looking for a few pointers how to migrate his existing PHP script before the upcoming June 1st deadline.

After grabbing code from one of our unified schema compliant, open source PHP code samples, aquanuke then customized it to display 10 entries per page for his application and posted the code for the benefit of other interested PHP developers, such lesley4893 and ck17.

Learn the latest information and share your knowledge of eBay Web Services in the Developer Forums.

Have you Migrated your Platform Notifications to the Unified Schema?

As part of your unified schema migration effort, you will also need to migrate your platform notifications to use the eBLSchemaSOAP notification Payload Type. A new Knowledge Base article contains some common questions and answers that should help you with migrating your notifications.

If you are still having issues subscribing to eBLSchemaSOAP notification Payload Type or parsing the Notifications in this format, please contact Developer Technical Support in time for the upcoming the June 1, 2006 migration deadline.

Last Chance to get FREE DTS Live Chat towards Schema Migration

Last chance to get FREE Live Chat towards your schema migration by attending our final Migration Meetup seminar, happening Weds, May 10th at 10:00AM PT.

This final meetup will be a 30-minute dial-in phone seminar hosted by our Developer Technical Support team, followed by 30 minutes of Q&A.  Attend a Migration Meetup and receive up to 30 minutes of FREE Live Chat support immediately following the session.

Check out the details of the Migration Meetups and Live Chat offer, and make sure to RSVP for the event and submit your Q&A questions ahead of time.

RSVP for the Meetup you plan to attend in order to qualify for your 30 minutes of FREE Live Chat. On the day of the Meetup, dial-in via one of the numbers below, and enter the Passcode when prompted.

Weds, May 10th at 10AM PT: RSVP Now

US/Canada Dial-in #: (866) 209-4669
Int'l/Local Dial-In #: (706) 758-2861
Passcode: 888269

See you at the Meetup!

Unified Schema Cut Over and Minimum Compatibility Level Change on June 1, 2006

As we have been communicating since February 2005, eBay will no longer support the legacy schema after June 1, 2006.

Our legacy schema cut-off deadline is June 1, 2006. All applications using eBay Web Services will be required to use the new unified schema after this date. Legacy API calls will cease to function after June 1, 2006. Need more information, checkout the Schema Migration Center.

In addition, all applications using eBay Web Services will be required to have a minimum compatibility level of 415 by June 1, 2006. Any application making calls using versions 413 or older will not be eligible for technical support from our Developer Technical Support team after June 1, 2006.

Our minimum compatibility cut-off deadline for applications using versions 413 and older is June 1, 2006. All applications will be required to have a minimum compatibility level of version 415 after this date.

Want to know more? See the Current Compatibility Level page for more details.

One Month Countdown to Schema Migration deadline

It's May 1, 2006.

In case you haven't received our multiple emails, phone calls, blog announcements, website reminders or forum posts, that means we are exactly one month away from our schema migration deadline of June 1, 2006, that we've been messaging since February 2005.

Attending a Schema Migration Meetup on Weds, May 3rd or Weds, May 10th is a great way to kickstart your migration into full gear.

The Meetups will be 30-minute dial-in phone seminars hosted by our Developer Technical Support team, followed by Q&A. Attend a Migration Meetup and receive up to 30 minutes of FREE Live Chat support immediately following the session.

With one month left to migrate, take us up on this great offer. Make sure to RSVP to attend one of our Migration Meetups today.

--delyn

Attend the Schema Migration Meetup on Weds, May 3rd

Working hard on your unified schema migration effort? Kick your migration into full gear by attending a Schema Migration Meetup seminars, happening Weds, May 3rd.

Meetups are 30-minute dial-in phone seminars hosted by our Developer Technical Support team, followed by 30 minutes of Q&A.  Attend a Migration Meetup and receive up to 30 minutes of FREE Live Chat support immediately following the session.

Check out the details of the Migration Meetups and Live Chat offer, and make sure to RSVP for the event and submit your Q&A questions ahead of time.

RSVP for the Meetup you plan to attend in order to qualify for your 30 minutes of FREE Live Chat. On the day of the Meetup, dial-in via one of the numbers below, and enter the Passcode when prompted. US/Canada Dial-in #: (866) 209-4669 Int'l/Local Dial-In #: (706) 758-2861 Passcode: 888269

Meetup Date Call Passcode RSVP May 3, 2006 10:00AM PST 888269 RSVP Now May 10, 2006 10:00AM PST 888269 RSVP Now

See you at the Meetup!