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

Introduction

Hey there, fellow developer! Ready to dive into the world of Holded API integration? You're in for a treat. We'll be using the homedoctor-es/holded-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 (because who doesn't love dependency management?)
• Your Holded API credentials handy

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

Installation

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

composer require homedoctor-es/holded-php-sdk

Easy peasy, right?

Configuration

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

use Holded\HoldedApi;

$apiKey = 'your_api_key_here';
$holdedApi = new HoldedApi($apiKey);

Basic Usage

Time for your first API call! Let's fetch some invoices:

$invoices = $holdedApi->invoices()->list();

foreach ($invoices as $invoice) {
    echo $invoice['id'] . ': ' . $invoice['number'] . "\n";
}

See how simple that was? The SDK handles all the heavy lifting for you.

Common API Operations

Retrieving Data

We've already seen how to fetch invoices. Here's how you might grab contacts:

$contacts = $holdedApi->contacts()->list();

Creating Records

Let's create a new contact:

$newContact = [
    'name' => 'John Doe',
    'email' => '[email protected]'
];

$result = $holdedApi->contacts()->create($newContact);

Updating Records

Updating is just as straightforward:

$updatedContact = [
    'name' => 'John Updated Doe'
];

$result = $holdedApi->contacts()->update('contact_id_here', $updatedContact);

Deleting Records

And when it's time to say goodbye:

$result = $holdedApi->contacts()->delete('contact_id_here');

Error Handling

Always expect the unexpected! Wrap your API calls in try-catch blocks:

try {
    $result = $holdedApi->contacts()->create($newContact);
} catch (\Exception $e) {
    echo "Oops! Something went wrong: " . $e->getMessage();
}

Advanced Usage

Pagination

Dealing with large datasets? Pagination's got your back:

$page = 1;
$limit = 50;

$contacts = $holdedApi->contacts()->list($page, $limit);

Filtering and Sorting

Need to narrow down your results? Use filters:

$filters = [
    'name' => 'John'
];

$contacts = $holdedApi->contacts()->list(1, 50, $filters);

Best Practices

1. Mind the rate limits: Holded's API has rate limits. Be a good citizen and don't hammer their servers.
2. Cache when possible: Save API calls by caching frequently accessed data.
3. Keep it secure: Never expose your API key in client-side code or public repositories.

Conclusion

And there you have it! You're now equipped to build awesome integrations with Holded's API using PHP. Remember, the official Holded API docs are your best friend for more detailed info.

Now go forth and code something amazing! 🚀