Jimmi_K is correct... I'm currently using C#/.NET 3.5 wiih Visual Studio, The whole YIM API/SDK is able to make the bridge between connecting of your Standalone App (.EXE, binary) with the YIM platform (YIM's chat servers and other network infrastructure)....
MCTS, I'm currently programming/coding a C#/.NET YIM client, which can then be used to automate many YIM processes like a BOT, or many many other things too.If you'd like to check it out (w/full source code and project files). Hit me up or email me: sales@data4marketers.com if you'd like to check it out.
Thanks,
-James
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