Step by Step Guide to Building a Deadline Funnel API Integration in Python

Introduction

Hey there, Python wizards! Ready to add some urgency to your marketing game? Let's dive into integrating the Deadline Funnel API into your Python projects. This nifty tool will help you create time-sensitive offers that'll have your customers scrambling to hit that "Buy Now" button.

Prerequisites

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

• Python 3.7+
• requests library
• Your Deadline Funnel API key (if you don't have one, go grab it from your account)

Setting Up the Environment

First things first, let's get our ducks in a row:

pip install requests

Now, let's store that API key somewhere safe:

import os

os.environ['DEADLINE_FUNNEL_API_KEY'] = 'your_api_key_here'

Basic API Connection

Time to test the waters:

import requests

api_key = os.environ.get('DEADLINE_FUNNEL_API_KEY')
base_url = 'https://app.deadlinefunnel.com/api/v1'

headers = {
    'Authorization': f'Bearer {api_key}',
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
}

response = requests.get(f'{base_url}/funnels', headers=headers)
print(response.json())

If you see a list of your funnels, you're golden!

Implementing Key API Functionalities

Creating a New Funnel

Let's birth a funnel:

new_funnel = {
    'name': 'Super Awesome Funnel',
    'deadline_type': 'evergreen',
    'duration': 72 # hours
}

response = requests.post(f'{base_url}/funnels', headers=headers, json=new_funnel)
funnel_id = response.json()['id']

Retrieving Funnel Data

Curious about your funnel? Let's take a peek:

response = requests.get(f'{base_url}/funnels/{funnel_id}', headers=headers)
funnel_data = response.json()

Updating Funnel Settings

Time for a funnel facelift:

updates = {
    'name': 'Even More Awesome Funnel',
    'duration': 48
}

requests.patch(f'{base_url}/funnels/{funnel_id}', headers=headers, json=updates)

Deleting a Funnel

When it's time to say goodbye:

requests.delete(f'{base_url}/funnels/{funnel_id}', headers=headers)

Working with Deadlines

Setting Deadlines for Subscribers

Let's light a fire under those subscribers:

subscriber_data = {
    'email': '[email protected]',
    'funnel_id': funnel_id
}

response = requests.post(f'{base_url}/subscribers', headers=headers, json=subscriber_data)

Checking Deadline Status

Is the clock still ticking?

email = '[email protected]'
response = requests.get(f'{base_url}/subscribers/{email}/funnels/{funnel_id}', headers=headers)
status = response.json()['status']

Modifying Deadlines

Feeling generous? Let's extend that deadline:

extension_data = {
    'extend_by': 24 # hours
}

requests.patch(f'{base_url}/subscribers/{email}/funnels/{funnel_id}', headers=headers, json=extension_data)

Error Handling and Best Practices

Always wrap your API calls in try-except blocks:

try:
    response = requests.get(f'{base_url}/funnels', headers=headers)
    response.raise_for_status()
except requests.exceptions.RequestException as e:
    print(f"Oops! Something went wrong: {e}")

And don't forget to respect those rate limits! Implement some backoff logic if needed.

Advanced Usage

Batch Operations

Got a lot of subscribers? Let's add them in bulk:

subscribers = [
    {'email': '[email protected]', 'funnel_id': funnel_id},
    {'email': '[email protected]', 'funnel_id': funnel_id}
]

requests.post(f'{base_url}/subscribers/batch', headers=headers, json={'subscribers': subscribers})

Webhook Integration

Want real-time updates? Set up a webhook:

webhook_data = {
    'url': 'https://your-app.com/webhook',
    'events': ['subscriber.deadline_reached']
}

requests.post(f'{base_url}/webhooks', headers=headers, json=webhook_data)

Testing and Validation

Always test your integration thoroughly. Here's a quick unit test example:

import unittest

class TestDeadlineFunnelAPI(unittest.TestCase):
    def test_create_funnel(self):
        # Your test code here
        pass

if __name__ == '__main__':
    unittest.main()

Conclusion

And there you have it, folks! You're now armed with the knowledge to integrate Deadline Funnel into your Python projects. Remember, with great power comes great responsibility – use these deadlines wisely and watch your conversions soar!

Happy coding, and may your funnels be ever full!