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

Introduction

Hey there, fellow Ruby enthusiast! Ready to supercharge your productivity with Any.do? Let's dive into building a slick API integration that'll have you managing tasks like a pro. We'll cover everything from basic setup to some nifty advanced features, so buckle up!

Prerequisites

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

• Ruby 2.7+ (because we're not living in the stone age, right?)
• Your favorite HTTP client gem (I'm partial to httparty, but you do you)
• An Any.do API key (grab one from your account settings)

Setting Up the Project

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

mkdir anydo_integration
cd anydo_integration
bundle init

Now, crack open that Gemfile and add:

gem 'httparty'
gem 'dotenv' # For keeping our secrets secret

Run bundle install, and we're cooking with gas!

Authentication

Any.do uses API keys for authentication. Let's keep it secure:

1. Create a .env file in your project root
2. Add your API key: ANYDO_API_KEY=your_api_key_here
3. In your main Ruby file:

require 'dotenv/load'
require 'httparty'

class AnydoClient
  include HTTParty
  base_uri 'https://sm-prod2.any.do/api/v2'
  
  def initialize
    @options = {
      headers: {
        'X-API-KEY' => ENV['ANYDO_API_KEY'],
        'Content-Type' => 'application/json'
      }
    }
  end
end

Basic API Requests

Now for the fun part - let's start making some requests!

Fetching Tasks

def get_tasks
  self.class.get('/me/tasks', @options)
end

Creating a Task

def create_task(title)
  body = { title: title }.to_json
  self.class.post('/me/tasks', @options.merge(body: body))
end

Updating a Task

def update_task(task_id, updates)
  body = updates.to_json
  self.class.put("/me/tasks/#{task_id}", @options.merge(body: body))
end

Removing a Task

def delete_task(task_id)
  self.class.delete("/me/tasks/#{task_id}", @options)
end

Handling Responses

Always expect the unexpected:

def handle_response(response)
  case response.code
  when 200...300
    JSON.parse(response.body)
  else
    raise "API request failed: #{response.code} - #{response.body}"
  end
end

Wrap your API calls with this method to catch any curveballs.

Advanced Features

Let's kick it up a notch!

Working with Lists

def get_lists
  self.class.get('/me/categories', @options)
end

def create_list(name)
  body = { name: name }.to_json
  self.class.post('/me/categories', @options.merge(body: body))
end

Managing Subtasks

def add_subtask(task_id, subtask_title)
  body = { title: subtask_title }.to_json
  self.class.post("/me/tasks/#{task_id}/items", @options.merge(body: body))
end

Optimizing the Integration

Rate Limiting

Be a good API citizen:

def with_rate_limit
  sleep(1) # Simple, but effective. Adjust as needed.
  yield
end

Use it like this:

with_rate_limit { get_tasks }

Caching

For the speed demons out there:

require 'redis'

def cached_get_tasks
  redis = Redis.new
  cache_key = 'anydo_tasks'
  
  cached = redis.get(cache_key)
  return JSON.parse(cached) if cached
  
  tasks = get_tasks
  redis.setex(cache_key, 300, tasks.to_json) # Cache for 5 minutes
  tasks
end

Testing

Don't forget to test! Here's a quick example using RSpec:

RSpec.describe AnydoClient do
  let(:client) { AnydoClient.new }

  describe '#get_tasks' do
    it 'fetches tasks successfully' do
      VCR.use_cassette('get_tasks') do
        response = client.get_tasks
        expect(response).to be_an(Array)
        expect(response.first).to have_key('title')
      end
    end
  end
end

Conclusion

And there you have it! You've just built a robust Any.do API integration in Ruby. From basic CRUD operations to advanced features like caching and rate limiting, you're now equipped to take on any task management challenge.

Remember, this is just the beginning. Feel free to expand on this foundation and create something truly spectacular. The sky's the limit!

Resources

• Any.do API Documentation
• HTTParty Gem
• Redis Gem

Now go forth and conquer those tasks! Happy coding! 🚀