LibreOfficeKit API in action: new API to access LibreOffice functionalities

The LibreOfficeKit API allows developers to integrate LibreOffice functionalities into their applications without relying on the older UNO API. This newer API enables loading, displaying, editing, saving, and converting LibreOffice/MS Office files within applications, including web browsers. An example application, gtktiledviewer, showcases how files can be loaded, displayed, and edited using LibreOffice functionality. Building applications with LibreOfficeKit is simpler compared to using UNO API due to fewer dependencies. The upcoming LibreOffice 24.8 distribution will include LibreOfficeKit headers for developers to use. Additionally, the API facilitates document conversion tasks, such as converting ODT files to PDF, through projects like lloconv. The conversion process involves initializing the document, loading it, and saving it in the desired format. The straightforward nature of the API simplifies the development process, requiring only knowledge of the LibreOffice installation path. Overall, LibreOfficeKit API offers a versatile solution for incorporating LibreOffice functionalities into various applications efficiently.