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

Introduction

Hey there, fellow developer! Ready to dive into the world of Duda API integration? You're in for a treat. Duda's API is a powerhouse for website creation and management, and with the duda-node package, we're about to make it sing in JavaScript. Let's get cracking!

Prerequisites

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

• Node.js and npm installed (I know you probably do, but just checking!)
• Duda API credentials (if you don't have these, hop over to Duda's developer portal and grab 'em)

Setting up the project

Alright, let's get our hands dirty:

mkdir duda-api-project
cd duda-api-project
npm init -y
npm install duda-node

Boom! Project initialized and duda-node installed. We're off to a flying start.

Configuring the Duda client

Now, let's get that Duda client up and running:

const { DudaAPI } = require('duda-node');

const duda = new DudaAPI({
  user: 'YOUR_API_USER',
  pass: 'YOUR_API_PASS',
  env: 'api' // or 'sandbox' for testing
});

Pro tip: Keep those credentials safe! Consider using environment variables.

Basic API operations

Let's tackle some common operations:

Fetching sites

async function getSites() {
  try {
    const sites = await duda.sites.list();
    console.log(sites);
  } catch (error) {
    console.error('Oops!', error);
  }
}

Creating a new site

async function createSite() {
  try {
    const newSite = await duda.sites.create({
      template_id: 'YOUR_TEMPLATE_ID',
      default_domain_prefix: 'my-awesome-site'
    });
    console.log('New site created:', newSite);
  } catch (error) {
    console.error('Uh-oh!', error);
  }
}

Updating site content

async function updateContent(siteId) {
  try {
    await duda.content.update(siteId, {
      pages: [{
        name: 'home',
        title: 'Welcome to My Awesome Site'
      }]
    });
    console.log('Content updated successfully!');
  } catch (error) {
    console.error('Yikes!', error);
  }
}

Advanced operations

Ready to level up? Let's explore some advanced stuff:

Working with templates

async function listTemplates() {
  try {
    const templates = await duda.templates.list();
    console.log('Available templates:', templates);
  } catch (error) {
    console.error('Template trouble:', error);
  }
}

Managing users and permissions

async function addSiteCollaborator(siteId, email) {
  try {
    await duda.accounts.grantSiteAccess(siteId, {
      user_email: email,
      permissions: ['EDIT']
    });
    console.log('Collaborator added successfully!');
  } catch (error) {
    console.error('Collaboration complication:', error);
  }
}

Handling webhooks

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

app.post('/duda-webhook', express.json(), (req, res) => {
  console.log('Webhook received:', req.body);
  // Handle the webhook data
  res.sendStatus(200);
});

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

Error handling and best practices

Always wrap your API calls in try-catch blocks, as we've been doing. And remember, Duda has rate limits, so be nice to their servers!

const { RateLimiter } = require('limiter');
const limiter = new RateLimiter({ tokensPerInterval: 10, interval: 'second' });

async function rateLimitedApiCall() {
  await limiter.removeTokens(1);
  // Make your API call here
}

Testing the integration

Set up a test environment using Duda's sandbox:

const dudaTest = new DudaAPI({
  user: 'YOUR_SANDBOX_USER',
  pass: 'YOUR_SANDBOX_PASS',
  env: 'sandbox'
});

// Now write some tests!

Deployment considerations

When deploying, remember:

• Use environment variables for API credentials
• Set up proper error logging
• Consider using a caching layer for frequently accessed data

Conclusion

And there you have it! You're now armed and dangerous with Duda API integration skills. Remember, this is just scratching the surface - there's so much more you can do. Keep exploring, keep building, and most importantly, have fun with it!

For more info, check out the Duda API docs and the duda-node package.

Now go forth and create some awesome websites! 🚀