Step by Step Guide to Building an Any.do API Integration in JS

Introduction

Hey there, fellow code wrangler! Ready to supercharge your productivity app with the power of Any.do? You're in the right place. We're going to dive into building a slick Any.do API integration using JavaScript. Buckle up!

Prerequisites

Before we jump in, make sure you've got:

• An Any.do account (duh!)
• Your shiny API key
• Node.js and npm ready to roll on your machine

Got all that? Great! Let's get this show on the road.

Setting up the project

First things first, let's get our project off the ground:

mkdir anydo-integration && cd anydo-integration
npm init -y
npm install axios dotenv

Create a .env file for your API key:

ANYDO_API_KEY=your_api_key_here

Authentication

Any.do uses OAuth 2.0, so let's set that up:

const axios = require('axios');
require('dotenv').config();

const getAccessToken = async () => {
  try {
    const response = await axios.post('https://sm-prod2.any.do/oauth/token', {
      grant_type: 'client_credentials',
      client_id: process.env.ANYDO_API_KEY,
      client_secret: process.env.ANYDO_API_SECRET
    });
    return response.data.access_token;
  } catch (error) {
    console.error('Authentication failed:', error);
  }
};

Pro tip: Store this token securely and refresh it when needed!

Basic API Requests

Now for the fun part - let's interact with the API:

const apiClient = axios.create({
  baseURL: 'https://sm-prod2.any.do/api/v2',
  headers: { Authorization: `Bearer ${accessToken}` }
});

// GET tasks
const getTasks = async () => {
  const response = await apiClient.get('/me/tasks');
  return response.data;
};

// CREATE task
const createTask = async (taskData) => {
  const response = await apiClient.post('/me/tasks', taskData);
  return response.data;
};

// UPDATE task
const updateTask = async (taskId, updateData) => {
  const response = await apiClient.patch(`/me/tasks/${taskId}`, updateData);
  return response.data;
};

// DELETE task
const deleteTask = async (taskId) => {
  await apiClient.delete(`/me/tasks/${taskId}`);
};

Advanced Features

Want to level up? Let's tackle some advanced features:

// Working with lists
const getLists = async () => {
  const response = await apiClient.get('/me/categories');
  return response.data;
};

// Managing subtasks
const addSubtask = async (parentTaskId, subtaskData) => {
  const response = await apiClient.post(`/me/tasks/${parentTaskId}/subtasks`, subtaskData);
  return response.data;
};

// Handling attachments
const addAttachment = async (taskId, attachmentData) => {
  const response = await apiClient.post(`/me/tasks/${taskId}/attachments`, attachmentData);
  return response.data;
};

Error Handling and Rate Limiting

Don't let errors catch you off guard:

const makeApiCall = async (apiFunc) => {
  try {
    return await apiFunc();
  } catch (error) {
    if (error.response && error.response.status === 429) {
      // Handle rate limiting
      const retryAfter = error.response.headers['retry-after'];
      await new Promise(resolve => setTimeout(resolve, retryAfter * 1000));
      return makeApiCall(apiFunc);
    }
    throw error;
  }
};

Webhooks Integration

Stay in sync with real-time updates:

const express = require('express');
const app = express();

app.post('/webhook', express.json(), (req, res) => {
  const event = req.body;
  // Process the webhook payload
  console.log('Received webhook:', event);
  res.sendStatus(200);
});

app.listen(3000, () => console.log('Webhook server running on port 3000'));

Testing

Don't forget to test your integration:

const { expect } = require('chai');
const sinon = require('sinon');

describe('Any.do API Integration', () => {
  it('should get tasks', async () => {
    const tasks = await getTasks();
    expect(tasks).to.be.an('array');
  });

  it('should create a task', async () => {
    const newTask = await createTask({ title: 'Test Task' });
    expect(newTask).to.have.property('id');
  });
});

Best Practices

Remember these golden rules:

• Keep your API key and tokens secure
• Implement proper error handling
• Respect rate limits
• Use HTTPS for all requests
• Regularly update your dependencies

Conclusion

And there you have it! You've just built a rock-solid Any.do API integration. From basic CRUD operations to advanced features like webhooks, you're now equipped to create some seriously cool productivity tools.

Remember, the Any.do API is your oyster - keep exploring, keep building, and most importantly, keep organizing! Happy coding!