This is an add-in for Microsoft Word that utilises information from IMDB and is powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS). An add-in is code that extends the functionality of Microsoft Word, and other Office Applications such as Microsoft PowerPoint, in some way. The core functionality of the add-in is built using JavaScript (nodeJS) with the assistance of the Yeoman Generator (affectionally called "Yo Office" by the team at Microsoft), together with HTML and CSS. With this add-in, you can access information relating to movies from the comfort of Microsoft Word.
Prior to the creation of this repository, IMDB did not have a presence on Microsoft's AppSource, a platform where add-ins can be uploaded and downloaded, which is unfortunate given that other similar organisations (e.g. Wikipedia) do. This repository hopes to fill in what some might consider to be an egregious gap.
In order to utilise this code, you will need to have the following:
- Internet access
- Microsoft Word (2016 version or later)
- Internet access
- Microsoft Word (2016 version or later)
It is not necessary to have an API key for this section. To use this add-in, it is helpful to follow the instructions below depending upon what system you are using:
Prior to the installation of this add-in, your Microsoft Word space should look like below:
Aftee the installation of this add-in, your Microsoft Word space should look like below:
There are many potential applications and use cases of this add-in. One use case is a student in media studies or sociology who is writing a paper and needs instant information to a film which IMDB will likely have information on. Another use case is a journalist who is writing an article about a film and is stretched for time uses the add-in as opposed to having to look up the information on the internet.
Additional information on using the add-in can be found here on YouTube.
Babatunde Onabajo (ChurchMapped Limited)
Neither the views or code expressed in this repository are indicative of the views of any past, present or future employer of Babatunde Onabajo. IMDB and Amazon and Amazon Web Services are intellectual property of their respective owners. The source code does not imply any official endorsement on the part of IMDB, Amazon or Amazon Web Services except where otherwise explicitly stated.