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

Introduction

Hey there, fellow developer! Ready to dive into the world of Livestorm API integration? You're in for a treat. We'll be using the livestorm/livestorm-php package to make our lives easier. Buckle up, and let's get started!

Prerequisites

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

• A PHP environment up and running
• Composer installed (trust me, it's a lifesaver)
• A Livestorm account with API credentials

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

Installation

First things first, let's get that livestorm/livestorm-php package installed. Fire up your terminal and run:

composer require livestorm/livestorm-php

Easy peasy, right?

Configuration

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

use Livestorm\Livestorm;

$livestorm = new Livestorm('your-api-key-here');

Basic API Operations

Fetching Events

Let's grab those events:

$events = $livestorm->events->list();
foreach ($events as $event) {
    echo $event->name . "\n";
}

Creating a New Event

Time to create some magic:

$newEvent = $livestorm->events->create([
    'name' => 'My Awesome Webinar',
    'slug' => 'awesome-webinar',
    'estimated_duration' => 60
]);

Updating Event Details

Oops, need to make a change? No worries:

$livestorm->events->update($eventId, [
    'name' => 'My Even More Awesome Webinar'
]);

Deleting an Event

Sometimes, we all need a fresh start:

$livestorm->events->delete($eventId);

Working with Sessions

Listing Sessions

Let's see what we've got scheduled:

$sessions = $livestorm->sessions->list($eventId);
foreach ($sessions as $session) {
    echo $session->start_at . "\n";
}

Creating a New Session

More sessions, more fun:

$newSession = $livestorm->sessions->create($eventId, [
    'start_at' => '2023-12-01T15:00:00Z'
]);

Managing Registrations

Registering Participants

Let's get those seats filled:

$registration = $livestorm->registrations->create($sessionId, [
    'email' => '[email protected]',
    'first_name' => 'John',
    'last_name' => 'Doe'
]);

Fetching Registration Details

Who's coming to the party?

$registrationDetails = $livestorm->registrations->get($registrationId);

Canceling Registrations

Plans change, and that's okay:

$livestorm->registrations->cancel($registrationId);

Handling Webhooks

Setting Up a Webhook Endpoint

Listen up for those important events:

$payload = file_get_contents('php://input');
$signature = $_SERVER['HTTP_LIVESTORM_SIGNATURE'];

if ($livestorm->webhooks->verify($payload, $signature)) {
    $event = json_decode($payload, true);
    // Handle the event
} else {
    // Invalid signature, ignore the request
}

Error Handling and Best Practices

Always be prepared for the unexpected:

try {
    // Your Livestorm API calls here
} catch (\Livestorm\Exception\RateLimitException $e) {
    // Handle rate limiting
    sleep(5);
    // Retry the request
} catch (\Livestorm\Exception\ApiException $e) {
    // Handle other API exceptions
}

Advanced Usage

Pagination

For when you've got more data than you know what to do with:

$page = 1;
do {
    $events = $livestorm->events->list(['page' => $page]);
    // Process events
    $page++;
} while ($events->hasMore());

Testing and Debugging

Remember, the Livestorm API sandbox is your playground. Use it, love it, learn from it.

And don't forget to log everything. Future you will thank present you:

$livestorm->setLogger($yourPsrLogger);

Conclusion

And there you have it! You're now armed and dangerous with Livestorm API integration skills. Remember, the official Livestorm API docs are your best friend for diving deeper.

Now go forth and create some awesome webinars! 🚀