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

Introduction

Hey there, fellow developer! Ready to supercharge your messaging capabilities? Let's dive into the world of Salesmsg API integration. This powerful tool will let you send messages, manage conversations, and handle contacts like a pro. Buckle up, because we're about to make your Python app a whole lot smarter!

Prerequisites

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

• A Python environment (3.6+ recommended)
• requests library installed (pip install requests)
• Your Salesmsg API credentials (if you don't have them, grab them from your Salesmsg dashboard)

Authentication

First things first, let's get you authenticated:

import requests

API_KEY = 'your_api_key_here'
HEADERS = {
    'Authorization': f'Bearer {API_KEY}',
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
}

Pro tip: Keep your API key safe! Consider using environment variables for added security.

Basic API Requests

Let's start with some basic requests to get our feet wet:

# GET request
response = requests.get('https://api.salesmsg.com/v1/conversations', headers=HEADERS)
print(response.json())

# POST request
data = {
    'to': '+1234567890',
    'body': 'Hello from Python!'
}
response = requests.post('https://api.salesmsg.com/v1/messages', json=data, headers=HEADERS)
print(response.json())

Don't forget to handle those pesky errors:

if response.status_code != 200:
    print(f"Oops! Error: {response.status_code}")
    print(response.text)

Core Functionalities

Now, let's get to the good stuff:

Sending Messages

def send_message(to, body):
    data = {'to': to, 'body': body}
    response = requests.post('https://api.salesmsg.com/v1/messages', json=data, headers=HEADERS)
    return response.json()

Retrieving Conversations

def get_conversations(limit=10):
    params = {'limit': limit}
    response = requests.get('https://api.salesmsg.com/v1/conversations', params=params, headers=HEADERS)
    return response.json()

Managing Contacts

def create_contact(phone, first_name, last_name):
    data = {
        'phone': phone,
        'first_name': first_name,
        'last_name': last_name
    }
    response = requests.post('https://api.salesmsg.com/v1/contacts', json=data, headers=HEADERS)
    return response.json()

Webhooks

Webhooks are your friend! They'll keep you updated on all the action:

from flask import Flask, request

app = Flask(__name__)

@app.route('/webhook', methods=['POST'])
def handle_webhook():
    data = request.json
    # Process the incoming webhook data
    print(f"Received webhook: {data}")
    return '', 200

if __name__ == '__main__':
    app.run(port=5000)

Advanced Features

Ready to level up? Try these on for size:

Bulk Operations

def send_bulk_messages(messages):
    data = {'messages': messages}
    response = requests.post('https://api.salesmsg.com/v1/messages/bulk', json=data, headers=HEADERS)
    return response.json()

Scheduling Messages

def schedule_message(to, body, send_at):
    data = {
        'to': to,
        'body': body,
        'send_at': send_at  # ISO 8601 format
    }
    response = requests.post('https://api.salesmsg.com/v1/messages/schedule', json=data, headers=HEADERS)
    return response.json()

Best Practices

• Respect rate limits: Don't bombard the API!
• Log errors: Your future self will thank you.
• Keep it secure: Protect those API keys like they're the crown jewels.

Testing

Always test your code! Here's a quick example using unittest:

import unittest
from your_module import send_message

class TestSalesmsgIntegration(unittest.TestCase):
    def test_send_message(self):
        result = send_message('+1234567890', 'Test message')
        self.assertEqual(result['status'], 'sent')

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

Conclusion

And there you have it! You're now armed with the knowledge to build a killer Salesmsg API integration. Remember, the API docs are your best friend for diving deeper. Now go forth and code something awesome!

Happy coding, and may your messages always reach their destination! 🚀📱