Reading and Writing Data Using the Delighted API

Hey there, fellow JavaScript aficionados! Ready to dive into the world of Delighted API integration? Let's get our hands dirty with some code and explore how to sync data for a user-facing integration. Buckle up!

Authentication: Your Key to the Kingdom

First things first, you'll need an API key. Head over to your Delighted account settings and grab that key. It's your golden ticket to the API wonderland.

Here's how you'll use it:

const delighted = require('delighted')(YOUR_API_KEY);

Simple, right? Now you're ready to make authenticated requests. Let's roll!

Reading Data: Mining for Gold

Fetching survey responses is a breeze. Check this out:

delighted.surveyResponse.list({ per_page: 20 })
  .then(responses => console.log(responses))
  .catch(error => console.error(error));

Want to get fancy with pagination and filtering? No sweat:

delighted.surveyResponse.list({
  per_page: 50,
  since: 1630444800, // Unix timestamp
  expanded: ['person']
})
  .then(responses => console.log(responses))
  .catch(error => console.error(error));

Writing Data: Leave Your Mark

Creating a new survey response is just as easy:

delighted.surveyResponse.create({
  person: '[email protected]',
  score: 9
})
  .then(response => console.log(response))
  .catch(error => console.error(error));

Remember, with great power comes great responsibility. Always handle those errors!

Syncing Data: Real-time Magic

Want to keep your data fresh? Webhooks are your new best friend. Set up a listener:

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

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

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

Pro tip: Implement exponential backoff for rate limits. Your API will thank you!

Best Practices: The Cherry on Top

1. Error handling: Wrap those API calls in try/catch blocks. Your future self will be grateful.
2. Caching: Use Redis or Memcached to cache frequently accessed data. Speed is king!
3. Security: Keep that API key secret. Use environment variables and never, ever commit it to version control.

Wrapping Up

There you have it, folks! You're now armed with the knowledge to build a robust Delighted API integration. Remember, the API docs are your friend – don't be shy to dive deeper.

Now go forth and create something awesome! Happy coding! 🚀