Step by Step Guide to Building a Clio API Integration in Go

Aug 14, 2024 • 5 minute read

Introduction

Hey there, fellow developer! Ready to dive into the world of Clio API integration using Go? You're in for a treat! We'll be using the awesome github.com/anchore/clio package to make our lives easier. Buckle up, and let's get coding!

Prerequisites

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

Go installed on your machine
A basic understanding of Go and API concepts

Don't worry if you're a bit rusty – we'll cover everything you need to know!

Setting up the project

Let's kick things off by creating a new Go module and installing the clio package:

mkdir clio-integration && cd clio-integration
go mod init clio-integration
go get github.com/anchore/clio

Initializing the Clio client

Now, let's get our hands dirty with some code:

package main

import (
    "github.com/anchore/clio"
)

func main() {
    client, err := clio.NewClient("your-api-key", "your-api-secret")
    if err != nil {
        panic(err)
    }
    // We're ready to rock!
}

Implementing basic API operations

Time to put our client to work! Here's how you can fetch some data:

matters, err := client.Matters.List()
if err != nil {
    // Handle error
}

// Create a new contact
newContact := &clio.Contact{
    FirstName: "John",
    LastName:  "Doe",
}
createdContact, err := client.Contacts.Create(newContact)

// Update a contact
createdContact.FirstName = "Jane"
updatedContact, err := client.Contacts.Update(createdContact)

// Delete a contact
err = client.Contacts.Delete(createdContact.ID)

Handling authentication and rate limiting

The clio package handles token refresh automatically, but you'll want to keep an eye on rate limits:

if client.RateLimitRemaining() < 10 {
    time.Sleep(time.Second * 5)
}

Error handling and logging

Always check for errors and log important information:

if err != nil {
    log.Printf("Error fetching matters: %v", err)
    // Handle the error appropriately
}

Testing the integration

Don't forget to write tests! Here's a quick example:

func TestFetchMatters(t *testing.T) {
    client := newMockClient()
    matters, err := client.Matters.List()
    assert.NoError(t, err)
    assert.NotEmpty(t, matters)
}

Best practices and optimization

To keep your integration running smoothly:

Use pagination when fetching large datasets
Implement caching for frequently accessed data
Respect Clio's API rate limits

Conclusion

And there you have it! You've just built a Clio API integration in Go. Pretty cool, right? Remember, this is just the beginning – there's so much more you can do with the Clio API. Keep exploring and happy coding!

Resources

Now go forth and build something awesome! 🚀