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Step by Step Guide to Building a UKG Pro Workforce Management API Integration in Python

Aug 11, 20247 minute read

Introduction

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!

Prerequisites

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

  • Python 3.7+ installed
  • pip for package management
  • Your favorite code editor
  • UKG Pro API credentials (if you don't have these, reach out to your UKG rep)

You'll also need to install a few libraries:

pip install requests aiohttp python-dotenv

Authentication

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!

Basic API Request Structure

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()

Core API Operations

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)

Error Handling and Logging

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)

Data Processing and Storage

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)

Building Reusable Functions

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)

Asynchronous Operations (Optional)

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)

Testing and Validation

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()

Security Considerations

Remember, security is paramount. Always use environment variables for sensitive data, implement proper error handling, and consider using HTTPS for all communications.

Conclusion

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!

Additional Resources

Now go forth and integrate with confidence!