restfb
RestFB is a simple and flexible Facebook Graph API client written in Java.
It is open source software released under the terms of the MIT License.

Features

restfb has been designed with several objectives in mind. The most important of these are defined as follows.

Zero runtime dependencies

You don't need to include additional libraries in your project. There are no dependency conflicts. In addition, RestFB is highly portable and can be used in both Android projects and normal Java applications.

Maximal extensibility

Although we provide a standard implementation for our core components, each component can be replaced with a custom implementation. This allows RestFB to be easily integrated into any kind of project. Even Android projects are supported.

Minimal public API

TThe RestFB API is really minimal and you only need to use one method to get information from Facebook and one to publish new items to Facebook. We provide default implementations for all the core components, so you can drop the jar into your project and be ready to go.

Simple metadata-driven configuration

Our Facebook types are simple POJOs with special annotations. This configuration is designed for ease of use and can be used to define custom types very easily.

Download

RestFB can be downloaded from Github or used as a Maven dependency. There is also a sample project on Github.

Download from Github

Newest Version of the library is available from RestFB's home on Github.
View the changelog here.

Download from Maven

RestFB is a single JAR - just drop it into your application and you're ready to go. Download it from Maven Central:
maven central restfb version

Restfb example

You can find a sample project on Github. This project can help you get up and running quickly.

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Elena was streaking down the sideline, covered by two defenders. Maya didn't look at her; instead, she pumped toward Chloe in the flat, drawing the safeties in. At the last possible second, Maya launched a high, arching spiral toward the back corner of the end zone.

Maya, the quarterback, stood in the huddle, her breath visible in the chilly night air. She looked at her teammates: Chloe, whose speed had saved them in the semifinals; Sarah, the powerhouse blocker; and Elena, the wide receiver who never dropped a ball under pressure. Touchdown Girls [Final]

"This is it," Maya whispered, her voice steady despite the roar of the crowd. "We didn't come this far to go home with silver. We run 'The Phoenix'. On three." Elena was streaking down the sideline, covered by

They broke the huddle. The opposing defense was stacked, expecting a long pass. Maya took the snap, dropped back, and saw the pocket collapsing instantly. Sarah threw a block that sounded like a car crash, buying Maya just enough time to scramble to her right. Maya, the quarterback, stood in the huddle, her

The stadium lights buzzed, casting long, sharp shadows across the turf as the clock ticked down to the final thirty seconds of the championship game. The "Touchdown Girls"—a name the media had given the team after their improbable undefeated streak—were down by four points. The championship title, and their legacy, hung on one final play.

The stands erupted. The "Touchdown Girls" had finished their final season not just as a team, but as legends. As they hoisted the trophy, Maya realized it wasn't the win that mattered most—it was the fact that they had done it together, proving that "final" didn't mean the end, but the beginning of a legacy.

The world seemed to go silent as the ball hung in the air. Elena leaped, stretching every muscle, her fingertips brushing the leather. She pulled it into her chest just as she tumbled out of bounds. The referee’s arms went up.

Sponsors

The development of restfb is sponsored by these great companies and individuals. If you also like to sponsor us, please check the sponsor button on our RestFB Github page or send us a short note .

Licensing

restfb is open source software released under the terms of the MIT License:

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