get data from TFS in custom web application

问题:

I need to extract some data from TFS (Team Foundation Server) and create some excel sheet with data. To automate it, I am writing an application .

But problem is:
How can I get data from TFS? Is there any webservice available for this or I need to parse HTML and then get the data.

回答1:

No. TFS has broad coverage APIs and came in two flavors: Object Model and REST.

The Object Model is automatically installed when you install Visual Studio / Team Explorer, otherwise you can use the stand-alone MSI. This is a .NET API, but you can also find the Java version in case you need it. The OM is simple to use for a .Net developer.

The REST API are kind of new and you should study if they satisfy your requirement. Some APIs are supported only on VSO and they miss from TFS on-premise and older versions.