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ZoomMichael PurnellAnnouncement
Developer Platform updates Spring 20'
Summary
Zoom introduced several updates across its developer platform alongside new roadmap milestones for 2020. Marketplace enhancements include a Developer Dashboard tracking install numbers and API usage, as well as dynamic OAuth scope configurations that distinguish mandatory and optional permissions. For client development, the WebSDK adds Microsoft Edge Chromium compatibility with video and VOIP support, whereas the iOS SDK incorporates Xcode 11 support. Due to increased developer demand, Zoom updated its V2 REST API rate limits and delivered new chat webhooks tracking message, channel, and member activity. Upcoming platform initiatives include the permanent termination of all legacy V1 APIs on May 31, 2020, platform security enhancements, and an iframe-free JavaScript embedding framework for the WebSDK.
Context
Rapid growth in API demand and evolving developer needs prompted updates to rate limiting, marketplace tooling, and SDK platform support. Additionally, circumstances surrounding COVID-19 led to extending the deprecation timeline for legacy V1 APIs.
Approach / What changed
Zoom released developer platform updates across its Marketplace, SDKs, and REST APIs, alongside a roadmap of upcoming features. Additions include a Developer Dashboard for usage metrics, dynamic OAuth scopes, Chromium Edge and Xcode 11 SDK support, revised V2 REST API rate limits, and new chat webhooks. Roadmap initiatives cover security additions, V1 API deprecation on May 31, 2020, expanded phone and webinar integrations, and iframe-free WebSDK embedding.
Takeaways
All Zoom APIs without '/v2' in their path are classified as V1 APIs and will reach end of life permanently after May 31, 2020.
Dynamic App Support allows developers to designate mandatory and optional scopes, which are visually differentiated on the OAuth authorization page.
The WebSDK roadmap includes a JavaScript-based framework designed to embed the SDK directly into websites without requiring iframes.
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