Hey there, fellow code wrangler! Ready to dive into the world of Tally API integration? You're in for a treat. Tally's API is a powerhouse for form data management, and we're about to harness that power with PHP. Buckle up!
Before we jump in, make sure you've got:
Let's get our ducks in a row:
mkdir tally-integration
cd tally-integration
composer init
composer require guzzlehttp/guzzle
Boom! Project structure sorted.
First things first, let's get that access token:
$client = new GuzzleHttp\Client(); $response = $client->post('https://api.tally.so/auth/token', [ 'form_params' => [ 'client_id' => 'YOUR_CLIENT_ID', 'client_secret' => 'YOUR_CLIENT_SECRET', 'grant_type' => 'client_credentials' ] ]); $token = json_decode($response->getBody(), true)['access_token'];
Pro tip: Store this token securely and refresh it when needed. Your future self will thank you.
Now that we're authenticated, let's make some noise:
$client = new GuzzleHttp\Client([ 'base_uri' => 'https://api.tally.so/v1/', 'headers' => [ 'Authorization' => 'Bearer ' . $token, 'Content-Type' => 'application/json' ] ]); // GET request $response = $client->get('forms'); // POST request $response = $client->post('forms', [ 'json' => ['name' => 'My Awesome Form'] ]);
Let's get to the good stuff:
// Fetch form responses $responses = $client->get('forms/FORM_ID/responses')->getBody(); // Create new entry $newEntry = $client->post('forms/FORM_ID/responses', [ 'json' => ['field_1' => 'value_1', 'field_2' => 'value_2'] ]); // Update existing entry $updatedEntry = $client->put('forms/FORM_ID/responses/RESPONSE_ID', [ 'json' => ['field_1' => 'new_value_1'] ]);
Don't let errors catch you with your pants down:
try { $response = $client->get('forms'); } catch (GuzzleHttp\Exception\ClientException $e) { error_log('Tally API error: ' . $e->getMessage()); }
Cache like a boss:
$cache = new Symfony\Component\Cache\Adapter\FilesystemAdapter(); $cachedForms = $cache->get('forms', function(ItemInterface $item) use ($client) { $item->expiresAfter(3600); return $client->get('forms')->getBody(); });
And remember, respect those rate limits. Tally's not a fan of spam.
Unit tests are your friends:
public function testFetchForms() { $mockClient = $this->createMock(GuzzleHttp\Client::class); $mockClient->method('get') ->willReturn(new GuzzleHttp\Psr7\Response(200, [], '{"forms": []}')); $tallyService = new TallyService($mockClient); $forms = $tallyService->getForms(); $this->assertIsArray($forms); }
And there you have it! You're now armed and dangerous with Tally API integration skills. Remember, this is just the tip of the iceberg. Tally's API has a lot more to offer, so don't be afraid to explore and experiment.
Now go forth and create some awesome integrations! 🚀