Step by Step Guide to Building a Trustpilot API Integration in Ruby

Aug 2, 2024 • 5 minute read

Hey there, fellow Ruby enthusiast! Ready to supercharge your app with some sweet Trustpilot integration? Let's dive in and build something awesome using the trustpilot-business-links package. Buckle up!

Introduction

Trustpilot's API is a goldmine for businesses looking to showcase their reputation. With the trustpilot-business-links gem, we're about to make integrating this powerhouse into your Ruby app a breeze. Trust me, your users will thank you!

Prerequisites

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

A Ruby environment that's ready to rock
Trustpilot API credentials (if you don't have 'em, go grab 'em!)

Installation

Let's get this party started! Add this line to your Gemfile:

gem 'trustpilot-business-links'

Now, hit your terminal with:

bundle install

Boom! You're locked and loaded.

Configuration

Time to set up those credentials. Create an initializer file (e.g., config/initializers/trustpilot.rb) and add:

TrustpilotBusinessLinks.configure do |config|
  config.api_key = 'your_api_key_here'
  config.api_secret = 'your_api_secret_here'
end

Pro tip: Use environment variables for those sensitive bits in production!

Basic Usage

Let's fetch some business info:

client = TrustpilotBusinessLinks::Client.new
business = client.get_business('your_business_id')
puts business.name

Want reviews? We've got you covered:

reviews = client.get_reviews('your_business_id')
reviews.each { |review| puts review.title }

Advanced Features

Don't drown in data! Paginate like a pro:

reviews = client.get_reviews('your_business_id', page: 2, per_page: 20)

Filtering Reviews

Only want the good stuff? Filter it out:

five_star_reviews = client.get_reviews('your_business_id', stars: 5)

Handling Rate Limits

Be nice to the API! Implement exponential backoff:

def make_request_with_backoff
  retries = 0
  begin
    yield
  rescue TrustpilotBusinessLinks::RateLimitError
    raise if retries >= 5
    sleep(2**retries)
    retries += 1
    retry
  end
end

Error Handling

Don't let errors catch you off guard. Wrap your requests in some error handling love:

begin
  reviews = client.get_reviews('your_business_id')
rescue TrustpilotBusinessLinks::ApiError => e
  puts "Oops! Something went wrong: #{e.message}"
end

Best Practices

Caching

Save those API calls! Implement caching:

Rails.cache.fetch('trustpilot_reviews', expires_in: 1.hour) do
  client.get_reviews('your_business_id')
end

Asynchronous Requests

Keep your app snappy with background jobs:

FetchTrustpilotReviewsJob.perform_later('your_business_id')

Testing

Don't forget to test! Mock those API responses:

RSpec.describe TrustpilotService do
  it 'fetches reviews' do
    mock_response = [{ title: 'Great service!' }]
    allow_any_instance_of(TrustpilotBusinessLinks::Client).to receive(:get_reviews).and_return(mock_response)

    service = TrustpilotService.new
    expect(service.fetch_reviews).to eq(mock_response)
  end
end

Deployment Considerations

Remember to set those environment variables in production:

TRUSTPILOT_API_KEY=your_actual_api_key
TRUSTPILOT_API_SECRET=your_actual_api_secret

And don't forget to monitor your API usage. Log those requests and keep an eye on your quota!

Conclusion

There you have it, folks! You're now armed and dangerous with Trustpilot integration skills. Go forth and build amazing things! Remember, the Trustpilot API docs are your friend if you need more details. Happy coding!