Introduction. 1. Social Network Programming. 2. Introduction to OpenSocial. 3. Gadget XML and Gadget API. 4. JavaScript API. 5. OpenSocial RESTful API. 6. Programming Fundamentals. 7. Sample Applications. 8. Performance, Scalability, and Monetization. 9. OpenSocial Templates, Markup, and Emerging Technolgies. Index.

The book will cover new platforms used in Social Networks featuring OpenSocial, and new emerging platforms and technologies.   A discussion of what social network programming is brings both the advanced programmer and beginner up to speed on what are needs and goals of social network applications.   Detailed instruction on how to create social network applications for each platform is given using popular languages like PHP and Java.   The book will also discuss the newer technologies like the Sun Platform that allows even non-programmers the ability to mash-up applications.  Media to be included could either be on CD or on website that contains sample applications and links to active applications. What is a Social Network Programming? This will discuss the unique area of social networking and what are the needs and different attributes of social network applications including viralness, social spread, and the challenge of retention. OpenSocial Application Development: Step-by-step how to create OpenSocial applications including demonstration on multiple platforms like MySpace and hi5. New Trends/ Emerging Technologies: Discussion of application development and deployment using integration technologies like the new Sun Zembly Platform.