Reading and Writing Data Using the Donorbox API

Hey there, fellow JavaScript enthusiasts! Ready to dive into the world of Donorbox API integration? Let's roll up our sleeves and get our hands dirty with some code.

Authentication: Your Key to the Kingdom

First things first, you'll need to grab your API credentials from Donorbox. Once you've got those, let's authenticate:

const axios = require('axios');

const donorboxApi = axios.create({
  baseURL: 'https://donorbox.org/api/v1',
  auth: {
    username: 'your-api-key',
    password: 'your-api-secret'
  }
});

Reading Data: Mining for Gold

Now that we're in, let's fetch some donor info:

async function getDonors() {
  try {
    const response = await donorboxApi.get('/donors');
    return response.data;
  } catch (error) {
    console.error('Error fetching donors:', error);
  }
}

Pro tip: Keep an eye on those rate limits! Donorbox isn't shy about throttling eager devs.

Writing Data: Leaving Your Mark

Got some offline donations to record? No sweat:

async function recordOfflineDonation(donorId, amount) {
  try {
    const response = await donorboxApi.post('/donations', {
      donor_id: donorId,
      amount: amount,
      type: 'offline'
    });
    return response.data;
  } catch (error) {
    console.error('Error recording donation:', error);
  }
}

Syncing Data: Keeping Everything in Harmony

Here's where the magic happens. Let's create a sync function that's smart enough to handle conflicts:

async function syncDonors() {
  const localDonors = await getLocalDonors();
  const remoteDonors = await getDonors();

  for (const remoteDonor of remoteDonors) {
    const localDonor = localDonors.find(d => d.id === remoteDonor.id);
    if (!localDonor) {
      await createLocalDonor(remoteDonor);
    } else if (remoteDonor.updated_at > localDonor.updated_at) {
      await updateLocalDonor(remoteDonor);
    }
  }
}

Error Handling: Expect the Unexpected

Always be prepared for the API to throw a curveball:

async function apiCall(fn) {
  try {
    return await fn();
  } catch (error) {
    if (error.response && error.response.status === 429) {
      console.log('Rate limited. Retrying in 60 seconds...');
      await new Promise(resolve => setTimeout(resolve, 60000));
      return apiCall(fn);
    }
    throw error;
  }
}

Best Practices: Staying Sharp

1. Cache aggressively. Your users (and Donorbox) will thank you.
2. Use webhooks for real-time updates. Why poll when you can party?
3. Keep your API credentials secret. Seriously, don't commit them to GitHub.

Testing: Trust, but Verify

Mock those API responses for consistent testing:

jest.mock('axios');

test('getDonors fetches donors correctly', async () => {
  axios.get.mockResolvedValue({ data: [{ id: 1, name: 'John Doe' }] });
  const donors = await getDonors();
  expect(donors).toHaveLength(1);
  expect(donors[0].name).toBe('John Doe');
});

Wrapping Up

There you have it, folks! You're now armed with the knowledge to build a robust Donorbox integration. Remember, the API is your friend, but like any good friendship, it requires respect and understanding.

Keep exploring, keep coding, and most importantly, keep making a difference with your awesome integrations!

Happy coding! 🚀