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

Introduction

Hey there, fellow Ruby enthusiast! Ready to supercharge your app with Glide's powerful API? Let's dive in and build an integration that'll make your data flow smoother than a freshly waxed snowboard.

Glide's API is a game-changer for managing and manipulating data in your no-code apps. We're about to harness that power in our Ruby project. Buckle up!

Prerequisites

Before we hit the ground running, make sure you've got:

• Ruby 2.7+ (because we're not living in the stone age)
• Your favorite HTTP client gem (we'll use httparty in this guide)
• Glide API credentials (if you don't have 'em, go grab 'em!)

Setting up the project

Let's get this party started:

mkdir glide_integration
cd glide_integration
bundle init

Now, crack open that Gemfile and add:

gem 'httparty'

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

Authentication

Glide uses API keys for authentication. It's like the secret handshake of the API world. Here's how to set it up:

require 'httparty'

class GlideAPI
  include HTTParty
  base_uri 'https://api.glideapp.io'
  
  def initialize(api_key)
    @options = { headers: { "Authorization" => "Bearer #{api_key}" } }
  end
end

Making API requests

Now that we're all set up, let's make our first request:

glide = GlideAPI.new('your_api_key_here')
response = glide.get('/v1/tables', @options)

puts response.body if response.success?

Easy peasy, right? You're now officially talking to Glide!

CRUD operations

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

Create

new_record = { name: 'John Doe', email: '[email protected]' }
response = glide.post('/v1/tables/your_table_id/rows', @options.merge(body: new_record.to_json))

Read

response = glide.get('/v1/tables/your_table_id/rows/row_id', @options)

Update

updated_data = { name: 'Jane Doe' }
response = glide.patch('/v1/tables/your_table_id/rows/row_id', @options.merge(body: updated_data.to_json))

Delete

response = glide.delete('/v1/tables/your_table_id/rows/row_id', @options)

Advanced features

Want to flex those API muscles? Try these on for size:

Filtering and sorting

params = { filter: 'name eq "John Doe"', sort: 'created_at desc' }
response = glide.get('/v1/tables/your_table_id/rows', @options.merge(query: params))

Pagination

params = { limit: 50, offset: 100 }
response = glide.get('/v1/tables/your_table_id/rows', @options.merge(query: params))

Error handling

begin
  response = glide.get('/v1/tables/nonexistent_table', @options)
rescue HTTParty::ResponseError => e
  puts "Oops! #{e.message}"
end

Best practices

• Respect rate limits like you respect your grandma's cooking
• Cache responses when possible to keep things zippy
• Use environment variables for your API key (never commit secrets!)

Testing the integration

Here's a quick test to get you started:

require 'minitest/autorun'
require 'webmock/minitest'

class TestGlideAPI < Minitest::Test
  def setup
    @glide = GlideAPI.new('fake_api_key')
  end

  def test_get_tables
    stub_request(:get, "https://api.glideapp.io/v1/tables")
      .to_return(status: 200, body: '{"tables": []}', headers: {})

    response = @glide.get('/v1/tables', @options)
    assert_equal 200, response.code
  end
end

Conclusion

And there you have it! You've just built a Ruby integration with the Glide API. You're now armed and dangerous, ready to create, read, update, and delete data like a pro.

Remember, the API documentation is your best friend. Don't be shy about diving deeper into Glide's capabilities.

Now go forth and build something awesome! Your Ruby-Glide powered app is waiting to take flight. Happy coding!