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

Aug 16, 2024 • 6 minute read

Introduction

Hey there, fellow developer! Ready to dive into the world of MemberSpace API integration? You're in for a treat. We'll be walking through the process of building a robust Python integration that'll have you managing members and subscriptions like a pro. Let's get cracking!

Prerequisites

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

Python 3.7+
Your favorite package manager (pip or poetry)
A MemberSpace API key (you've got this already, right?)

Setting up the environment

First things first, let's get our environment ready:

pip install requests python-dotenv

Now, create a .env file and pop in your API key:

MEMBERSPACE_API_KEY=your_api_key_here

Basic API Connection

Let's start with a basic API client:

import os
import requests
from dotenv import load_dotenv

load_dotenv()

class MemberSpaceAPI:
    BASE_URL = "https://api.memberspace.com/v1"
    
    def __init__(self):
        self.api_key = os.getenv("MEMBERSPACE_API_KEY")
        self.session = requests.Session()
        self.session.headers.update({"Authorization": f"Bearer {self.api_key}"})

    def get(self, endpoint):
        return self.session.get(f"{self.BASE_URL}/{endpoint}")

    def post(self, endpoint, data):
        return self.session.post(f"{self.BASE_URL}/{endpoint}", json=data)

Implementing key API endpoints

Now that we've got our client, let's implement some key endpoints:

Retrieving member information

def get_member(self, member_id):
    return self.get(f"members/{member_id}")

def list_members(self, params=None):
    return self.get("members", params=params)

Managing subscriptions

def get_subscription(self, subscription_id):
    return self.get(f"subscriptions/{subscription_id}")

def create_subscription(self, member_id, plan_id):
    data = {"member_id": member_id, "plan_id": plan_id}
    return self.post("subscriptions", data)

Handling content access

def check_content_access(self, member_id, content_id):
    return self.get(f"members/{member_id}/content/{content_id}")

Error handling and rate limiting

Let's add some retry logic and respect those rate limits:

from time import sleep
from requests.exceptions import RequestException

def api_call_with_retry(self, method, *args, max_retries=3, **kwargs):
    for attempt in range(max_retries):
        try:
            response = method(*args, **kwargs)
            if response.status_code == 429:
                sleep(2 ** attempt)  # Exponential backoff
                continue
            response.raise_for_status()
            return response
        except RequestException as e:
            if attempt == max_retries - 1:
                raise e
            sleep(2 ** attempt)

Data processing and storage

Here's a quick example of how you might process and store member data:

import sqlite3

def sync_members_to_db(self):
    conn = sqlite3.connect('members.db')
    cursor = conn.cursor()
    
    cursor.execute('''CREATE TABLE IF NOT EXISTS members
                      (id TEXT PRIMARY KEY, email TEXT, name TEXT)''')
    
    members = self.list_members().json()['data']
    
    for member in members:
        cursor.execute('''INSERT OR REPLACE INTO members (id, email, name)
                          VALUES (?, ?, ?)''',
                       (member['id'], member['email'], member['name']))
    
    conn.commit()
    conn.close()

Building a simple use case

Let's put it all together with a simple script to sync member data:

api = MemberSpaceAPI()
api.sync_members_to_db()
print("Member data synced successfully!")

Testing and validation

Don't forget to test your code! Here's a quick unit test example:

import unittest
from unittest.mock import patch

class TestMemberSpaceAPI(unittest.TestCase):
    @patch('requests.Session.get')
    def test_get_member(self, mock_get):
        mock_get.return_value.json.return_value = {"id": "123", "name": "Test User"}
        api = MemberSpaceAPI()
        response = api.get_member("123")
        self.assertEqual(response.json()['name'], "Test User")

if __name__ == '__main__':
    unittest.main()

Best practices and optimization

To take your integration to the next level:

Implement caching for frequently accessed data.
Use asynchronous requests with aiohttp for improved performance.
Implement proper logging for easier debugging.

Conclusion

And there you have it! You've just built a solid MemberSpace API integration in Python. Remember, this is just the beginning - there's always room to expand and improve. Keep exploring the API docs and happy coding!

Resources

Now go forth and integrate with confidence! 🚀