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SharePoint 2013: Hello World remote app using REST
Learn how to read data that conforms with the OData protocol from the REST endpoints where the basic SharePoint entities, such as lists and users, are exposed.
SharePoint 2013: Hello World remote app using CSOM
This sample shows how to read data about the parent SharePoint site on which the app is installed by using OAuth and the SharePoint CSOM.
Apps for Office: Persist custom settings
This sample demonstrates how to save custom settings in an app in Word 2013, Excel 2013, or Project Professional 2013.
Mail apps for Outlook: Use a client identity token
This sample shows you how to use a client token from the Exchange server to provide authentication for users of your mail app for Outlook.
SharePoint 2013: Using the search REST service from an app for SharePoint
Learn how to submit a search query to Search in SharePoint 2013 from within an app for SharePoint.

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