Step by Step Guide to Building a forms.app API Integration in Ruby

Hey there, fellow Ruby enthusiast! Ready to dive into the world of forms.app API integration? Let's roll up our sleeves and get coding!

Introduction

forms.app is a powerful tool for creating online forms, and their API opens up a whole new world of possibilities. We're going to build an integration that'll make your form-handling dreams come true. Trust me, it's going to be awesome!

Prerequisites

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

• Ruby 2.7+ (because we're not living in the stone age, right?)
• The httparty gem (our trusty HTTP sidekick)
• A forms.app API key (your golden ticket to the API wonderland)

Setting up the project

First things first, let's get our project off the ground:

mkdir forms_app_integration
cd forms_app_integration
bundle init

Now, crack open that Gemfile and add:

gem 'httparty'

Run bundle install, and we're off to the races!

Authentication

Alright, time to get cozy with the forms.app API. Head over to your forms.app account, grab that API key, and let's authenticate:

require 'httparty'

class FormsAppClient
  include HTTParty
  base_uri 'https://api.forms.app/v1'

  def initialize(api_key)
    @options = { headers: { 'Authorization' => "Bearer #{api_key}" } }
  end
end

Making API requests

Now that we're all set up, let's start chatting with the API:

def get_forms
  self.class.get('/forms', @options)
end

Easy peasy, right? Don't forget to handle those responses and errors like a pro!

Core API operations

Let's flex those API muscles with some CRUD operations:

def create_form(form_data)
  self.class.post('/forms', @options.merge(body: form_data))
end

def update_form(form_id, form_data)
  self.class.put("/forms/#{form_id}", @options.merge(body: form_data))
end

def delete_form(form_id)
  self.class.delete("/forms/#{form_id}", @options)
end

Working with form submissions

Time to dive into the good stuff - form submissions:

def get_submissions(form_id)
  self.class.get("/forms/#{form_id}/submissions", @options)
end

Advanced features

Feeling adventurous? Let's tackle webhooks and file uploads:

def set_webhook(form_id, webhook_url)
  self.class.post("/forms/#{form_id}/webhooks", @options.merge(body: { url: webhook_url }))
end

def upload_file(file_path)
  self.class.post('/files', @options.merge(
    body: { file: File.new(file_path) },
    headers: { 'Content-Type' => 'multipart/form-data' }
  ))
end

Error handling and logging

Don't let those pesky errors catch you off guard:

def safe_request
  yield
rescue HTTParty::Error => e
  logger.error "API request failed: #{e.message}"
  nil
end

Testing the integration

Test, test, and test again! Here's a quick example using RSpec:

RSpec.describe FormsAppClient do
  let(:client) { FormsAppClient.new('your_api_key') }

  it 'fetches forms successfully' do
    VCR.use_cassette('forms') do
      response = client.get_forms
      expect(response.code).to eq(200)
    end
  end
end

Performance optimization

Keep things speedy with some caching magic:

def get_forms
  Rails.cache.fetch('forms', expires_in: 1.hour) do
    self.class.get('/forms', @options)
  end
end

Conclusion

And there you have it, folks! You've just built a rockin' forms.app API integration in Ruby. Pat yourself on the back, grab a coffee, and start dreaming up all the cool things you can do with this new power.

Remember, the API documentation is your best friend, so don't be shy about diving deeper. Happy coding, and may your forms always be filled with joy (and data)!