Step by Step Guide to Building a SurveyMonkey API Integration in Go

Hey there, fellow Go enthusiast! Ready to dive into the world of SurveyMonkey API integration? Let's roll up our sleeves and get coding!

Introduction

SurveyMonkey's API is a powerful tool that lets you tap into a wealth of survey data. In this guide, we'll walk through building a slick integration that'll have you pulling survey info like a pro.

Prerequisites

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

• Go installed on your machine
• A SurveyMonkey account with API credentials

Got those? Great! Let's move on.

Setting up the project

First things first, let's create a new Go project:

mkdir surveymonkey-integration
cd surveymonkey-integration
go mod init surveymonkey-integration

Now, let's grab the HTTP client we'll need:

go get -u github.com/go-resty/resty/v2

Authentication

SurveyMonkey uses OAuth 2.0, but for simplicity, we'll use an access token. Head to your SurveyMonkey developer portal and grab that token!

Making API requests

Let's set up our client:

package main

import (
    "github.com/go-resty/resty/v2"
)

const baseURL = "https://api.surveymonkey.com/v3"

func main() {
    client := resty.New()
    client.SetHeader("Authorization", "Bearer YOUR_ACCESS_TOKEN")
    client.SetHeader("Content-Type", "application/json")
}

Implementing key API endpoints

Now for the fun part! Let's fetch some surveys:

func getSurveys(client *resty.Client) {
    resp, err := client.R().
        SetResult([]map[string]interface{}{}).
        Get(baseURL + "/surveys")
    
    if err != nil {
        panic(err)
    }
    
    surveys := resp.Result().(*[]map[string]interface{})
    for _, survey := range *surveys {
        fmt.Printf("Survey: %s\n", survey["title"])
    }
}

Error handling and rate limiting

Always check for errors and respect those rate limits:

if resp.StatusCode() == 429 {
    fmt.Println("Whoa there! We're hitting the rate limit. Let's take a breather.")
    time.Sleep(time.Second * 5)
    // Retry the request
}

Data processing and storage

Parse that JSON and store it however you like. Here's a simple struct:

type Survey struct {
    ID    string `json:"id"`
    Title string `json:"title"`
}

Building a simple CLI tool

Let's add some flags for flexibility:

func main() {
    tokenFlag := flag.String("token", "", "SurveyMonkey API token")
    flag.Parse()

    if *tokenFlag == "" {
        fmt.Println("Please provide an API token")
        os.Exit(1)
    }

    // Use the token in your client setup
}

Testing the integration

Don't forget to test! Here's a simple example:

func TestGetSurveys(t *testing.T) {
    client := setupTestClient()
    surveys := getSurveys(client)
    assert.NotEmpty(t, surveys, "Expected non-empty survey list")
}

Best practices and optimization

Keep your code clean and modular. Consider using goroutines for concurrent requests, but be mindful of rate limits!

Conclusion

And there you have it! You've just built a SurveyMonkey API integration in Go. From here, sky's the limit. You could build a full-fledged survey analysis tool, or maybe a custom dashboard for your team.

Remember, the best way to learn is by doing. So go forth and code! And don't forget to share your awesome creations with the community. Happy coding!