Can we use Lync/Skype SDK in Eclipse IDE

Question

I am new to programming with SDK so I wanted to check what is the best way to have an automated interaction between my Java application and Lync.

I did some research online and found this link were you can download and start using the SDK with visual studio. but I want to use Eclipse IDE to do the programming.

SDK download link - https://www.microsoft.com/en-in/download/details.aspx?id=36824

Sandesh Jadhav

Answer 1

This depends a little bit what you wish to perform and which application you wish to write as there exists multiple Lync / Skype for Business SDKs. Based on your posting it looks like you aren´t really sure where to start, so let me create a summary here where you can choose the right SDK from.

With Skype for Business (former known as Lync) you have multiple options to choose from. However it depends if you wish to build an Server or an Client application:

(Source from Screenshot here)

• UCWA (is a RESTful Web API that acts on behalf of a single Skype for Business user)
• UCMA (is a .NET SDK that provides rich control over a Skype for Business server deployment. It enables applications to automatically route calls and messages, provide automatic responses (IVR or chat bots), record conversations etc.)
• Skype for Business / Lync Server SDK
• Skype for Business Client (Desktop) API / Lync client managed API
• Skype for Business App SDK (designed to work with your iOS and Android app)
• Skype Web SDK (set of JavaScript Web APIs and HTML controls that enable you to build web experiences that seamlessly integrate a wide variety of real-time collaboration)

However it depends what you wish to perform and for example if your java application is some kind of mobile one for example.

Depending on your needs you might also have a look into the "Microsoft Bot Framework".