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1. Allow third party apps to plug into the Xero interface

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   7 comments  ·  Accounting API » General Requests  ·  Delete…  ·  Admin →
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   under review  ·  AdminXero Developer Platform (CEO / Founder, Xero Developer Centre) responded

   It is certainly a nice idea in a lot of ways, and Jesse’s use case example is good one.

   On the other side, allowing 3rd party applications plug into the core Xero application present some quite major security implications. The data we hold on behalf of our customers is considered highly sensitive by us and we ensure we have bank level security across all aspects of our application.

   Second to that, we are a design lead and focused company – we want our software to be really easy to use and remain simple and intuitive, so allowing 3rd parties to introduce interface elements into Xero would be something we would need to carefully plan for.

   With this in mind, it would be quite an onerous task for us to implement a secure framework that would allow 3rd party applications to interface within Xero, in a sensible way that does not detract from the UI.

   It could still be a worthwhile project though – I’d encourage those interested to keep voting for it and also to please leave a comment about your particular use case – this will help inform our decision making.

   Ronan

   It is certainly a nice idea in a lot of ways, and Jesse’s use case example is good one.

   On the other side, allowing 3rd party applications plug into the core Xero application present some quite major security implications. The data we hold on behalf of our customers is considered highly sensitive by us and we ensure we have bank level security across all aspects of our application.

   Second to that, we are a design lead and focused company – we want our software to be really easy to use and remain simple and intuitive, so allowing 3rd parties to introduce interface elements into Xero would be something we would need to carefully plan for.

   With this in mind, it would be quite an onerous task for us to implement a secure framework that would allow 3rd party applications to interface within Xero, in a sensible way that does not… more

   Sam Johnston supported this idea  ·  Jun 23, 2009

2. Expose everything via the API

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   declined  ·  AdminXero Developer Platform (CEO / Founder, Xero Developer Centre) responded

   We’re closing this request out and asking that developers suggest or vote for the specific features you’re after as it’s easier to get feedback to you on each request this way and also free up your votes. I’d like to reassure you we’re committed to offering the best API we can.

   Tony Rule
   Product Manager, Xero Developer API

   Sam Johnston shared this idea  ·  Jun 23, 2009