Step by Step Guide to Building a HubSpot API Integration in Python

Hey there, fellow developer! Ready to dive into the world of HubSpot API integration using Python? You're in the right place. Let's get straight to the point and build something awesome together.

Introduction

HubSpot's API is a powerhouse for managing customer relationships, and with the hubspot-api-client package, we're about to make it dance to our Python tune. This guide assumes you're no stranger to coding, so we'll keep things snappy and focus on the good stuff.

Prerequisites

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

• A Python environment (3.6+)
• A HubSpot account with API access
• Your HubSpot API key handy

Got all that? Great! Let's roll.

Installation

First things first, let's get our hands on the hubspot-api-client package:

pip install hubspot-api-client

Easy peasy, right?

Authentication

Time to get cozy with HubSpot. Grab your API key and let's set it up:

from hubspot import HubSpot

api_client = HubSpot(api_key='your-api-key-here')

Pro tip: Keep that API key secret! Use environment variables in production.

Basic API Requests

Let's test the waters with a simple GET request:

contacts = api_client.crm.contacts.basic_api.get_page()
print(contacts.results)

Boom! You've just fetched your first batch of contacts.

Working with Contacts

Now, let's flex those API muscles:

# Create a new contact
new_contact = api_client.crm.contacts.basic_api.create(
    properties={"email": "[email protected]", "firstname": "New", "lastname": "Contact"}
)

# Update a contact
api_client.crm.contacts.basic_api.update(
    contact_id=new_contact.id,
    properties={"company": "Awesome Inc"}
)

See how easy that was? You're practically a HubSpot wizard already!

Dealing with Companies

Companies need love too. Let's show them some:

# Fetch companies
companies = api_client.crm.companies.basic_api.get_page()

# Create a new company
new_company = api_client.crm.companies.basic_api.create(
    properties={"name": "Acme Corp", "domain": "acme.com"}
)

# Associate a contact with a company
api_client.crm.associations.batch_api.create(
    from_object_type="contacts",
    to_object_type="companies",
    batch_input_public_object_id={"inputs": [{"from": {"id": new_contact.id}, "to": {"id": new_company.id}}]}
)

Look at you go! Connecting contacts and companies like a pro.

Handling Deals

Let's seal some deals:

# Get deals
deals = api_client.crm.deals.basic_api.get_page()

# Create a new deal
new_deal = api_client.crm.deals.basic_api.create(
    properties={"dealname": "Big Sale", "amount": "1000000", "pipeline": "default", "dealstage": "appointmentscheduled"}
)

Ka-ching! You're making it rain deals.

Error Handling and Rate Limiting

Let's keep things smooth and respect HubSpot's limits:

import time
from hubspot.crm.contacts import ApiException

try:
    # Your API call here
    pass
except ApiException as e:
    if e.status == 429:  # Too Many Requests
        time.sleep(10)  # Wait for 10 seconds before retrying
    else:
        print(f"Exception when calling API: {e}")

Always be a good API citizen!

Best Practices

A few golden rules to live by:

• Keep your API key safe (seriously, use environment variables)
• Organize your code into reusable functions
• Comment your code (your future self will thank you)

Conclusion

And there you have it! You've just built a solid foundation for your HubSpot API integration. You've got the tools, you've got the knowledge, now go forth and build something incredible!

Remember, the HubSpot API documentation is your best friend for diving deeper. Happy coding, and may your integrations be ever smooth and your data always clean!