Step by Step Guide to Building a Follow Up Boss API Integration in Go

Introduction

Hey there, fellow developer! Ready to dive into the world of Follow Up Boss API integration with Go? You're in for a treat. This guide will walk you through creating a robust integration that'll have you managing contacts, leads, and tasks like a pro. Let's get cracking!

Prerequisites

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

• Go installed (you're a Go dev, right?)
• Your Follow Up Boss API credentials (if you don't have 'em, go grab 'em!)
• A cup of coffee (optional, but highly recommended)

Setting up the project

First things first, let's get our project structure sorted:

mkdir fub-integration && cd fub-integration
go mod init github.com/yourusername/fub-integration

Now, let's grab the essentials:

go get github.com/go-resty/resty/v2

Authentication

Authentication is key (pun intended). Here's how to set it up:

client := resty.New()
client.SetHeader("Authorization", "Basic "+base64.StdEncoding.EncodeToString([]byte(apiKey+":")))

Making API requests

Let's create a function to handle our API calls:

func makeAPICall(method, endpoint string, body interface{}) (*resty.Response, error) {
    return client.R().
        SetBody(body).
        Execute(method, "https://api.followupboss.com/v1/"+endpoint)
}

Core API operations

Now for the fun part! Let's implement some core operations:

// Fetch contacts
func getContacts() ([]Contact, error) {
    resp, err := makeAPICall("GET", "contacts", nil)
    // Parse response and return contacts
}

// Create a new lead
func createLead(lead Lead) error {
    _, err := makeAPICall("POST", "leads", lead)
    return err
}

// Update contact
func updateContact(id string, contact Contact) error {
    _, err := makeAPICall("PUT", "contacts/"+id, contact)
    return err
}

Error handling and logging

Don't forget to handle those pesky errors:

if err != nil {
    log.Printf("Error: %v", err)
    // Handle error appropriately
}

Data processing and transformation

Parse those JSON responses like a champ:

var contacts []Contact
err := json.Unmarshal(resp.Body(), &contacts)

Implementing webhooks

Set up an endpoint to receive webhooks:

http.HandleFunc("/webhook", func(w http.ResponseWriter, r *http.Request) {
    // Process incoming webhook data
})

Testing the integration

Test, test, and test again:

func TestGetContacts(t *testing.T) {
    contacts, err := getContacts()
    assert.NoError(t, err)
    assert.NotEmpty(t, contacts)
}

Best practices and optimization

• Cache frequently accessed data
• Use pagination for large datasets
• Respect API rate limits

Conclusion

And there you have it! You've just built a solid Follow Up Boss API integration in Go. Remember, this is just the beginning. Keep exploring the API docs, and don't be afraid to push the boundaries of what you can do with this integration.

Now go forth and code, you magnificent developer!