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

Aug 15, 2024 • 5 minute read

Introduction

Hey there, fellow developer! Ready to dive into the world of Duda API integration with Ruby? You're in for a treat. Duda's API is a powerhouse for managing websites, and with Ruby's elegance, we're about to create something beautiful. Let's get cracking!

Prerequisites

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

A Ruby environment (you're a pro, so I'm sure you've got this covered)
Duda API credentials (if you don't have these, hop over to Duda's developer portal)

Installation

First things first, let's get the Duda gem installed:

gem install duda

Easy peasy, right?

Authentication

Now, let's set up those API keys and get our Duda client ready to roll:

require 'duda'

client = Duda::Client.new(
  user: 'your_api_user',
  pass: 'your_api_pass'
)

Basic API Requests

Let's stretch our legs with some basic requests:

# GET request
sites = client.sites.list

# POST request
new_site = client.sites.create(template_id: 'some_template_id')

# Error handling
begin
  site = client.sites.get('non_existent_site')
rescue Duda::NotFoundError => e
  puts "Oops! Site not found: #{e.message}"
end

See how smooth that is? Ruby's got your back.

Common Duda API Operations

Here's where the fun begins. Let's manage some sites:

# Update site content
client.content.update('site_name', {
  pages: [
    {
      name: 'home',
      title: 'Welcome to my awesome site!'
    }
  ]
})

# Handle templates
templates = client.templates.list

Webhooks Integration

Webhooks are your friends. Let's set one up:

client.webhooks.create('site_name', {
  event_type: 'PUBLISH',
  url: 'https://your-webhook-url.com'
})

# In your webhook handler
post '/webhook' do
  payload = JSON.parse(request.body.read)
  # Handle the webhook event
end

Best Practices

Remember, with great power comes great responsibility:

Respect rate limits (Duda will thank you)
Cache responses when it makes sense (your app will thank you)

Testing

Don't forget to test! Here's a quick example using RSpec:

RSpec.describe 'Duda API' do
  it 'lists sites' do
    VCR.use_cassette('list_sites') do
      sites = client.sites.list
      expect(sites).not_to be_empty
    end
  end
end

Deployment Considerations

When you're ready to ship:

Use environment variables for API credentials
Keep an eye on API versions and update accordingly

Troubleshooting

Running into issues? Check these common culprits:

API credentials misconfiguration
Network connectivity problems
Hitting rate limits

Conclusion

And there you have it! You're now armed and dangerous with Duda API integration skills. Remember, the API docs are your best friend, so keep them close. Now go forth and build something awesome!

Need more? Check out the Duda API Documentation for the nitty-gritty details.

Happy coding, you Ruby rockstar! 🚀