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

Introduction

Hey there, fellow developer! Ready to dive into the world of digital signatures? Today, we're going to walk through building a SignRequest API integration in Python. SignRequest's API is a powerful tool that lets you automate document signing processes, and trust me, it's going to make your life a whole lot easier.

Prerequisites

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

• A Python environment set up (I'm assuming you're good to go here)
• A SignRequest account and API key (if you don't have one, hop over to their website and sign up)

Setting up the project

First things first, let's get our project set up:

pip install signrequest-python-client

Create a new Python file, let's call it signrequest_integration.py. This is where the magic will happen.

Authentication

Alright, time to get authenticated. Here's how we do it:

from signrequest_client.client import SignRequestClient

client = SignRequestClient(api_key='your_api_key_here')

Replace 'your_api_key_here' with your actual API key. Keep it secret, keep it safe!

Core API operations

Creating a signature request

Let's create our first signature request:

document = client.documents.create(
    file_from_url='https://example.com/document.pdf',
    name='Important Contract'
)

signers = [
    {'email': '[email protected]'},
    {'email': '[email protected]'}
]

signature_request = client.signature_requests.create(
    document=document.uuid,
    signers=signers
)

Sending the signature request

Now, let's send it off:

client.signature_requests.send_signature_request(signature_request.uuid)

Boom! Your document is on its way to be signed.

Handling webhooks

Want to know when your document's been signed? Set up a webhook:

from flask import Flask, request

app = Flask(__name__)

@app.route('/webhook', methods=['POST'])
def handle_webhook():
    event = request.json
    if event['event_type'] == 'document_signed':
        print(f"Document {event['document']['name']} has been signed!")
    return '', 200

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

Error handling and best practices

Always wrap your API calls in try-except blocks:

try:
    client.signature_requests.send_signature_request(signature_request.uuid)
except Exception as e:
    print(f"Oops! Something went wrong: {str(e)}")

And remember, be nice to the API. Don't hammer it with requests!

Testing the integration

Here's a quick unit test to get you started:

import unittest

class TestSignRequestIntegration(unittest.TestCase):
    def test_create_signature_request(self):
        # Your test code here
        pass

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

Advanced features

Want to get fancy? Try customizing email templates or using document templates for recurring contracts. The SignRequest API docs have all the details.

Conclusion

And there you have it! You've just built a SignRequest API integration in Python. Pretty cool, right? Remember, this is just scratching the surface. The SignRequest API has a ton of features to explore, so don't be afraid to dig deeper.

Happy coding, and may all your documents be signed swiftly!