FB now lets developers create apps and integrate with messenger

BANGALORE, INDIA: Facebook messenger has brought a new platform particularly for developers to easily create apps that integrate with messenger.

The company officially posted,"If a friend sends a message from a Messenger Platform app, tap the reply button to easily switch to the app to find the right response. People around the world can use these apps now,and developers can start building on Messenger Platform starting today."

On Messenger, people can now have personal conversations with businesses. The post said people will be able to receive relevant messages from the business including order confirmations and shipping status updates, and will be able to take basic actions like modifying, tracking or returning an order.

People will also have the option to ask a business questions, make requests and get quick responses. This whole set of interactions and features are unified in a single, ongoing thread between the person and the business.