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

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 that lets you automate website creation, management, and customization. And guess what? We're going to use the duda/duda-php-sdk package to make our lives easier. Let's get cracking!

Prerequisites

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

• A PHP environment up and running
• Composer installed (trust me, it's a lifesaver)
• Duda API credentials (if you don't have these, hop over to Duda's developer portal)

Got all that? Great! Let's move on.

Installation

First things first, let's get that SDK installed. Open up your terminal and run:

composer require duda/duda-php-sdk

Easy peasy, right?

Authentication

Now, let's get you authenticated. Grab your API credentials and let's set up the Duda client:

use DudaAPI\DudaClient;

$client = new DudaClient([
    'user' => 'your_api_user',
    'pass' => 'your_api_pass',
    'env' => DudaClient::PROD // or DudaClient::SANDBOX for testing
]);

Boom! You're in.

Basic API Operations

Let's get our hands dirty with some basic operations:

Creating a new site

$newSite = $client->sites->create([
    'template_id' => 'your_template_id',
    'default_domain_prefix' => 'my-awesome-site'
]);

Retrieving site details

$siteDetails = $client->sites->get('site_name');

Updating site content

$client->content->update('site_name', [
    'content' => [
        'title' => 'My Updated Site'
    ]
]);

Publishing a site

$client->sites->publish('site_name');

See? Not so scary after all!

Advanced Features

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

Working with templates

$templates = $client->templates->list();

Managing users and permissions

$client->accounts->grantSiteAccess('account_name', 'site_name');

Handling webhooks

$client->webhooks->create('site_name', [
    'event_type' => 'PUBLISH',
    'url' => 'https://your-webhook-url.com'
]);

Error Handling and Best Practices

Always wrap your API calls in try-catch blocks:

try {
    $result = $client->sites->get('non_existent_site');
} catch (\Exception $e) {
    echo "Oops! " . $e->getMessage();
}

And don't forget about rate limits. Be nice to the API, and it'll be nice to you!

Testing and Debugging

Use Duda's sandbox environment for testing. Just change the env parameter when initializing the client:

$client = new DudaClient([
    // ... other params
    'env' => DudaClient::SANDBOX
]);

If you're stuck, check the response headers. They often contain useful debugging info.

Conclusion

And there you have it! You're now equipped to build awesome Duda API integrations with PHP. Remember, practice makes perfect, so don't be afraid to experiment.

For more in-depth info, check out the Duda API documentation.

Happy coding, and may your integrations be ever smooth and bug-free!

Sample Code Repository

Want to see it all in action? I've put together a GitHub repo with all these examples and more. Check it out here.

Now go forth and create some amazing websites programmatically!