Hey there, fellow developer! Ready to dive into the world of UKG Pro Workforce Management API integration? You're in for a treat. This guide will walk you through the process of building a robust integration using Python. We'll cover everything from authentication to data processing, so buckle up and let's get coding!
Before we jump in, make sure you've got these basics covered:
You'll also need to install a few libraries:
pip install requests aiohttp python-dotenv
First things first, let's get you authenticated:
import requests from dotenv import load_dotenv import os load_dotenv() def get_access_token(): url = "https://api.ukgpro.com/oauth/token" payload = { "grant_type": "client_credentials", "client_id": os.getenv("UKG_CLIENT_ID"), "client_secret": os.getenv("UKG_CLIENT_SECRET") } response = requests.post(url, data=payload) return response.json()["access_token"]
Pro tip: Store your credentials in a .env
file and use python-dotenv
to load them. Security first!
Now that we're authenticated, let's set up our basic request structure:
import requests BASE_URL = "https://api.ukgpro.com/v1" def make_api_request(endpoint, method="GET", params=None, data=None): headers = { "Authorization": f"Bearer {get_access_token()}", "Content-Type": "application/json" } url = f"{BASE_URL}/{endpoint}" response = requests.request(method, url, headers=headers, params=params, json=data) response.raise_for_status() return response.json()
Let's implement some core operations:
def get_employee_data(employee_id): return make_api_request(f"employees/{employee_id}") def get_time_entries(start_date, end_date): params = {"startDate": start_date, "endDate": end_date} return make_api_request("timeEntries", params=params) def submit_time_entry(employee_id, date, hours): data = { "employeeId": employee_id, "date": date, "hours": hours } return make_api_request("timeEntries", method="POST", data=data)
Don't let those pesky errors catch you off guard:
import logging logging.basicConfig(level=logging.INFO) logger = logging.getLogger(__name__) def safe_api_call(func): def wrapper(*args, **kwargs): try: return func(*args, **kwargs) except requests.exceptions.RequestException as e: logger.error(f"API call failed: {e}") return None return wrapper @safe_api_call def get_employee_data(employee_id): # ... (previous implementation)
Let's process and store that data:
import json from datetime import datetime def process_employee_data(employee_data): # Add your processing logic here return { "id": employee_data["id"], "name": f"{employee_data['firstName']} {employee_data['lastName']}", "position": employee_data["position"], "hireDate": datetime.strptime(employee_data["hireDate"], "%Y-%m-%d").date() } def save_to_file(data, filename): with open(filename, "w") as f: json.dump(data, f, indent=2, default=str)
Time to wrap it all up in a neat little package:
class UKGProClient: def __init__(self): self.access_token = get_access_token() def get_employee(self, employee_id): data = self.make_api_request(f"employees/{employee_id}") return process_employee_data(data) def get_time_entries(self, start_date, end_date): return self.make_api_request("timeEntries", params={"startDate": start_date, "endDate": end_date}) def make_api_request(self, endpoint, method="GET", params=None, data=None): # ... (implementation from earlier)
Want to kick it up a notch? Let's go async:
import asyncio import aiohttp async def async_make_api_request(session, endpoint, method="GET", params=None, data=None): headers = { "Authorization": f"Bearer {get_access_token()}", "Content-Type": "application/json" } url = f"{BASE_URL}/{endpoint}" async with session.request(method, url, headers=headers, params=params, json=data) as response: return await response.json() async def get_multiple_employees(employee_ids): async with aiohttp.ClientSession() as session: tasks = [async_make_api_request(session, f"employees/{id}") for id in employee_ids] return await asyncio.gather(*tasks)
Don't forget to test your code:
import unittest class TestUKGProIntegration(unittest.TestCase): def setUp(self): self.client = UKGProClient() def test_get_employee(self): employee = self.client.get_employee("12345") self.assertIsNotNone(employee) self.assertEqual(employee["id"], "12345") if __name__ == "__main__": unittest.main()
Remember, security is paramount. Always use environment variables for sensitive data, implement proper error handling, and consider using HTTPS for all communications.
And there you have it! You've just built a solid foundation for your UKG Pro Workforce Management API integration. From here, you can expand on this base, add more endpoints, and tailor it to your specific needs.
Remember, the key to a great integration is continuous improvement. Keep an eye on the UKG Pro API documentation for updates, and don't hesitate to reach out to their support team if you hit any snags.
Happy coding, and may your integration be ever robust and efficient!
Now go forth and integrate with confidence!