Reading and Writing Data Using the VideoAsk API

Hey there, fellow JavaScript wizards! Ready to dive into the world of VideoAsk API? Let's get our hands dirty with some code and learn how to sync data like pros.

Authentication: Your Golden Ticket

First things first, you'll need to grab your API credentials. Once you've got those, let's authenticate:

const apiKey = 'your_api_key_here';
const headers = {
  'Authorization': `Bearer ${apiKey}`,
  'Content-Type': 'application/json'
};

Reading Data: Fetch Like a Boss

Want to get user responses or video content? It's as easy as pie:

async function fetchResponses() {
  const response = await fetch('https://api.videoask.com/responses', { headers });
  const data = await response.json();
  return data;
}

Writing Data: Push It Real Good

Updating user info or submitting responses? We've got you covered:

async function submitResponse(responseData) {
  const response = await fetch('https://api.videoask.com/responses', {
    method: 'POST',
    headers,
    body: JSON.stringify(responseData)
  });
  return response.json();
}

Syncing Data: Real-Time Magic

Let's set up a webhook listener to keep everything in sync:

app.post('/webhook', (req, res) => {
  const event = req.body;
  // Handle the event based on its type
  switch (event.type) {
    case 'response.created':
      // Handle new response
      break;
    // Add more cases as needed
  }
  res.sendStatus(200);
});

Error Handling and Rate Limiting: Stay Cool Under Pressure

Don't let errors throw you off your game. Implement retry logic and respect those rate limits:

async function apiCall(url, options, retries = 3) {
  try {
    const response = await fetch(url, options);
    if (response.status === 429) {
      const retryAfter = response.headers.get('Retry-After');
      await new Promise(resolve => setTimeout(resolve, retryAfter * 1000));
      return apiCall(url, options, retries - 1);
    }
    return response.json();
  } catch (error) {
    if (retries > 0) {
      return apiCall(url, options, retries - 1);
    }
    throw error;
  }
}

Optimizing Performance: Speed Demon

Cache like there's no tomorrow:

const cache = new Map();

function getCachedData(key, fetchFunction) {
  if (cache.has(key)) {
    return cache.get(key);
  }
  const data = fetchFunction();
  cache.set(key, data);
  return data;
}

Security Considerations: Lock It Down

Keep those API keys safe and sound. Use environment variables and never, ever commit them to your repo!

const apiKey = process.env.VIDEOASK_API_KEY;

Testing and Debugging: Squash Those Bugs

Unit test your API calls and mock responses for predictable testing:

jest.mock('node-fetch');

test('fetchResponses returns data', async () => {
  fetch.mockResolvedValue({
    json: jest.fn().mockResolvedValue({ responses: [] })
  });
  const data = await fetchResponses();
  expect(data).toEqual({ responses: [] });
});

And there you have it, folks! You're now equipped to read and write data like a VideoAsk API ninja. Remember, practice makes perfect, so get out there and start coding. Happy API-ing!