Step by Step Guide to Building a BoomTown API Integration in JS

Introduction

Hey there, fellow developer! Ready to supercharge your real estate tech stack? Let's dive into building a BoomTown API integration using the nifty @goboomtown/sdk package. This powerhouse combo will have you managing leads, properties, and more in no time.

Prerequisites

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

• Node.js and npm (you're a pro, so I'm sure you do)
• BoomTown API credentials (if you don't have 'em, go grab 'em!)

Setting up the project

Let's get this show on the road:

mkdir boomtown-integration && cd boomtown-integration
npm init -y
npm install @goboomtown/sdk

Configuring the SDK

Time to flex those coding muscles:

const BoomTown = require('@goboomtown/sdk');

const client = new BoomTown({
  apiKey: 'your-api-key',
  apiSecret: 'your-api-secret'
});

Basic API Operations

Retrieving data

const leads = await client.leads.list();
console.log(leads);

Creating new records

const newLead = await client.leads.create({
  firstName: 'John',
  lastName: 'Doe',
  email: '[email protected]'
});

Updating existing records

const updatedLead = await client.leads.update(leadId, {
  status: 'Hot'
});

Deleting records

await client.leads.delete(leadId);

Advanced Features

Handling pagination

const allLeads = [];
let page = 1;

do {
  const response = await client.leads.list({ page });
  allLeads.push(...response.data);
  page++;
} while (response.hasNextPage);

Using filters and sorting

const hotLeads = await client.leads.list({
  filters: { status: 'Hot' },
  sort: '-createdAt'
});

Implementing webhooks

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

app.post('/webhook', (req, res) => {
  const event = req.body;
  // Handle the event
  res.sendStatus(200);
});

Error Handling and Best Practices

Always wrap your API calls in try-catch blocks:

try {
  const leads = await client.leads.list();
} catch (error) {
  console.error('Oops!', error.message);
}

And don't forget about rate limiting – be a good API citizen!

Testing the Integration

Unit testing is your friend:

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

describe('BoomTown Integration', () => {
  it('should retrieve leads', async () => {
    const leads = await client.leads.list();
    expect(leads).to.be.an('array');
  });
});

Deployment Considerations

Keep those secrets secret:

const client = new BoomTown({
  apiKey: process.env.BOOMTOWN_API_KEY,
  apiSecret: process.env.BOOMTOWN_API_SECRET
});

Conclusion

And there you have it! You're now armed and dangerous with a BoomTown API integration. Remember, with great power comes great responsibility – use it wisely, and happy coding!

For more advanced tricks and tips, check out the BoomTown API docs. Now go forth and conquer the real estate tech world!