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Step by Step Guide to Building a Loomly API Integration in JS

Aug 18, 20245 minute read

Introduction

Hey there, fellow dev! Ready to supercharge your social media management with Loomly's API? Let's dive into building a slick JavaScript integration that'll have you scheduling posts and managing content like a pro in no time.

Prerequisites

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

  • Node.js and npm (you know the drill)
  • Loomly API credentials (if you don't have 'em, go grab 'em!)

Setting up the project

First things first, let's get our project off the ground:

mkdir loomly-integration && cd loomly-integration npm init -y npm install axios dotenv

Authentication

Alright, time to get cozy with Loomly. Grab your API key from your Loomly account and let's set up authentication:

require('dotenv').config(); const axios = require('axios'); const api = axios.create({ baseURL: 'https://api.loomly.com/v1', headers: { 'Authorization': `Bearer ${process.env.LOOMLY_API_KEY}` } });

Making API requests

Now we're cooking! Let's whip up a basic GET request:

async function fetchCalendars() { try { const response = await api.get('/calendars'); return response.data; } catch (error) { console.error('Error fetching calendars:', error.response.data); } }

Core API functionalities

Time to flex those API muscles. Here's how to fetch posts and create a new one:

async function getPosts(calendarId) { const response = await api.get(`/calendars/${calendarId}/posts`); return response.data; } async function createPost(calendarId, postData) { const response = await api.post(`/calendars/${calendarId}/posts`, postData); return response.data; }

Advanced features

Let's kick it up a notch with post scheduling:

async function schedulePost(calendarId, postData, scheduledAt) { const data = { ...postData, scheduled_at: scheduledAt }; const response = await api.post(`/calendars/${calendarId}/posts`, data); return response.data; }

Error handling and rate limiting

Don't let those pesky errors get you down. Here's a quick retry function:

async function retryRequest(fn, retries = 3) { try { return await fn(); } catch (error) { if (retries > 0 && error.response.status === 429) { await new Promise(resolve => setTimeout(resolve, 1000)); return retryRequest(fn, retries - 1); } throw error; } }

Testing the integration

Test, test, and test again! Here's a simple unit test to get you started:

const assert = require('assert'); async function testFetchCalendars() { const calendars = await fetchCalendars(); assert(Array.isArray(calendars), 'Calendars should be an array'); console.log('Fetch calendars test passed!'); } testFetchCalendars();

Best practices and optimization

Keep your integration speedy with some basic caching:

const cache = new Map(); async function getCachedCalendars() { if (!cache.has('calendars')) { const calendars = await fetchCalendars(); cache.set('calendars', calendars); } return cache.get('calendars'); }

Conclusion

And there you have it! You've just built a rockin' Loomly API integration. Remember, this is just the tip of the iceberg. Dive into the Loomly API docs for even more cool features to play with.

Now go forth and conquer the social media world with your newfound Loomly powers! 🚀