Reading and Writing Data Using the Lodgify API

Hey there, fellow JavaScript enthusiasts! Ready to dive into the world of Lodgify API integration? Let's roll up our sleeves and get our hands dirty with some code.

The Lowdown on Lodgify API

Lodgify's API is your ticket to seamlessly syncing vacation rental data. Whether you're building a slick user interface or automating backend processes, this API has got you covered.

Authentication: Your VIP Pass

First things first, let's get you authenticated. Grab your API credentials from the Lodgify dashboard. If you're dealing with user data, you'll want to implement OAuth 2.0. Here's a quick example:

const axios = require('axios');

async function getAccessToken(clientId, clientSecret, code) {
  const response = await axios.post('https://api.lodgify.com/oauth/token', {
    grant_type: 'authorization_code',
    client_id: clientId,
    client_secret: clientSecret,
    code: code
  });
  return response.data.access_token;
}

Reading Data: Get What You Need

Time to fetch some data! Let's grab those property listings:

async function getProperties(accessToken) {
  const response = await axios.get('https://api.lodgify.com/v1/properties', {
    headers: { Authorization: `Bearer ${accessToken}` }
  });
  return response.data;
}

Writing Data: Make Your Mark

Got updates? Let's push them through:

async function updateProperty(accessToken, propertyId, data) {
  try {
    const response = await axios.put(`https://api.lodgify.com/v1/properties/${propertyId}`, data, {
      headers: { Authorization: `Bearer ${accessToken}` }
    });
    return response.data;
  } catch (error) {
    console.error('Error updating property:', error.response.data);
    throw error;
  }
}

Syncing Data: Stay in the Loop

Webhooks are your best friend for real-time updates. Here's a simple Express endpoint to handle them:

const express = require('express');
const app = express();

app.post('/webhook', express.json(), (req, res) => {
  const { event, data } = req.body;
  console.log(`Received ${event} event:`, data);
  // Handle the event
  res.sendStatus(200);
});

Rate Limiting and Pagination: Play Nice

Don't be a data hog! Respect those rate limits and paginate like a pro:

async function getAllProperties(accessToken) {
  let properties = [];
  let cursor = null;
  do {
    const response = await axios.get('https://api.lodgify.com/v1/properties', {
      headers: { Authorization: `Bearer ${accessToken}` },
      params: { cursor }
    });
    properties = properties.concat(response.data.properties);
    cursor = response.data.next_cursor;
  } while (cursor);
  return properties;
}

Error Handling and Logging: Keep It Clean

Always expect the unexpected:

function handleApiError(error) {
  if (error.response) {
    console.error(`API Error: ${error.response.status} - ${error.response.data.message}`);
  } else if (error.request) {
    console.error('No response received from API');
  } else {
    console.error('Error setting up request:', error.message);
  }
}

Performance Optimization: Speed Demon

Cache that data and batch those updates:

const NodeCache = require('node-cache');
const cache = new NodeCache({ stdTTL: 600 }); // 10 minutes

async function getCachedProperties(accessToken) {
  const cacheKey = 'properties';
  let properties = cache.get(cacheKey);
  if (!properties) {
    properties = await getProperties(accessToken);
    cache.set(cacheKey, properties);
  }
  return properties;
}

Testing and Validation: Trust, but Verify

Always test your integrations:

const assert = require('assert');

describe('Lodgify API Integration', () => {
  it('should fetch properties', async () => {
    const properties = await getProperties(accessToken);
    assert(Array.isArray(properties), 'Properties should be an array');
    assert(properties.length > 0, 'Should have at least one property');
  });
});

Wrapping Up

And there you have it! You're now armed with the knowledge to build a robust Lodgify API integration. Remember, the key to a great integration is respecting the API's limits, handling errors gracefully, and keeping your data in sync.

For more in-depth info, check out the Lodgify API docs. Now go forth and code something awesome!