Step by Step Guide to Building a UKG Pro Recruiting API Integration in Go

Introduction

Hey there, fellow Go enthusiast! Ready to dive into the world of UKG Pro Recruiting API integration? You're in for a treat. This guide will walk you through building a robust integration that'll have you pulling job requisitions, candidate info, and submitting applications like a pro. Let's get cracking!

Prerequisites

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

• Go installed (I know, obvious, right?)
• UKG Pro Recruiting API credentials (if you don't have these, time to sweet-talk your UKG rep)
• Your favorite Go IDE ready to roll

Setting up the project

First things first, let's get our project structure sorted:

mkdir ukg-pro-integration
cd ukg-pro-integration
go mod init github.com/yourusername/ukg-pro-integration

Easy peasy! Now you're ready to start coding.

Authentication

UKG Pro uses OAuth 2.0, so let's tackle that first:

import (
    "golang.org/x/oauth2"
)

func getToken() (*oauth2.Token, error) {
    // Implement OAuth 2.0 flow here
    // Don't forget to store and refresh your tokens!
}

Pro tip: Use a secure storage solution for your tokens. Your future self will thank you.

Core API Integration

Time to create our base API client:

type UKGClient struct {
    BaseURL    string
    HTTPClient *http.Client
}

func NewUKGClient(baseURL string, httpClient *http.Client) *UKGClient {
    return &UKGClient{
        BaseURL:    baseURL,
        HTTPClient: httpClient,
    }
}

Remember to implement rate limiting and retries. The UKG API can be a bit temperamental sometimes!

Implementing key endpoints

Let's tackle some core functionality:

func (c *UKGClient) GetJobRequisitions() ([]JobRequisition, error) {
    // Implement API call to fetch job requisitions
}

func (c *UKGClient) GetCandidateInfo(candidateID string) (*Candidate, error) {
    // Implement API call to get candidate information
}

func (c *UKGClient) SubmitApplication(application *Application) error {
    // Implement API call to submit an application
}

Error handling and logging

Don't skimp on error handling, folks! It'll save you hours of debugging later:

import "github.com/sirupsen/logrus"

func (c *UKGClient) makeRequest(method, endpoint string, body interface{}) (*http.Response, error) {
    // Implement request logic here
    if err != nil {
        logrus.WithError(err).Error("API request failed")
        return nil, err
    }
    // Handle response
}

Testing

Testing is not optional, it's a must! Here's a quick example:

func TestGetJobRequisitions(t *testing.T) {
    // Set up mock server
    // Make API call
    // Assert results
}

Mock those API responses like there's no tomorrow!

Best practices

• Parse JSON responses using struct tags for efficiency
• Use goroutines for concurrent API calls (but be mindful of rate limits!)
• Cache frequently accessed data to reduce API calls

Conclusion

And there you have it! You've just built a solid UKG Pro Recruiting API integration in Go. Pat yourself on the back – you've earned it. Remember, this is just the beginning. Keep exploring the API, and don't be afraid to push the boundaries of what you can do with it.

Resources

• UKG Pro Recruiting API Documentation
• golang.org/x/oauth2
• github.com/sirupsen/logrus

Now go forth and recruit like a boss with your shiny new Go integration!