Reading and Writing Data Using the Vimeo API

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

Setting Up the Vimeo API

First things first, let's get you set up with the Vimeo API. Head over to the Vimeo Developer Portal and grab your API credentials. Once you've got those, install the Vimeo SDK:

npm install vimeo

Now, let's initialize our Vimeo client:

const Vimeo = require('vimeo').Vimeo;
const client = new Vimeo(CLIENT_ID, CLIENT_SECRET, ACCESS_TOKEN);

Reading Data from Vimeo

Time to fetch some data! Let's grab a user's videos:

async function getUserVideos(userId) {
  try {
    const response = await client.request({
      method: 'GET',
      path: `/users/${userId}/videos`
    });
    return response.data;
  } catch (error) {
    console.error('Error fetching videos:', error);
  }
}

Writing Data to Vimeo

Uploading videos is just as easy. Check this out:

async function uploadVideo(filePath, name, description) {
  try {
    const response = await client.upload(
      filePath,
      {
        name: name,
        description: description
      }
    );
    return response;
  } catch (error) {
    console.error('Error uploading video:', error);
  }
}

Implementing Data Sync

Now, let's create a sync function that handles pagination and rate limiting:

async function syncVideos(userId) {
  let page = 1;
  let hasMore = true;
  
  while (hasMore) {
    try {
      const response = await client.request({
        method: 'GET',
        path: `/users/${userId}/videos`,
        query: { page: page, per_page: 25 }
      });
      
      // Process videos here
      processVideos(response.data);
      
      hasMore = response.paging.next !== null;
      page++;
      
      // Respect rate limits
      await new Promise(resolve => setTimeout(resolve, 1000));
    } catch (error) {
      console.error('Sync error:', error);
      hasMore = false;
    }
  }
}

Optimizing API Usage

Want to stay on top of changes in real-time? Webhooks are your friend:

const express = require('express');
const app = express();

app.post('/webhook', express.json(), (req, res) => {
  const event = req.body;
  console.log('Received webhook:', event);
  // Handle the event
  res.sendStatus(200);
});

app.listen(3000, () => console.log('Webhook listener running'));

Error Handling and Edge Cases

Always be prepared for the unexpected:

async function robustApiCall(apiFunction, ...args) {
  const maxRetries = 3;
  let retries = 0;
  
  while (retries < maxRetries) {
    try {
      return await apiFunction(...args);
    } catch (error) {
      if (error.status === 429) {
        // Rate limit hit, wait and retry
        await new Promise(resolve => setTimeout(resolve, 5000));
        retries++;
      } else {
        throw error;
      }
    }
  }
  throw new Error('Max retries reached');
}

Testing and Debugging

Don't forget to test your integration:

const assert = require('assert');

describe('Vimeo API', () => {
  it('should fetch user videos', async () => {
    const videos = await getUserVideos('user123');
    assert(Array.isArray(videos), 'Videos should be an array');
    assert(videos.length > 0, 'User should have at least one video');
  });
});

Best Practices and Performance Considerations

Keep an eye on those rate limits with a simple limiter:

class RateLimiter {
  constructor(limit, interval) {
    this.limit = limit;
    this.interval = interval;
    this.tokens = limit;
    this.last = Date.now();
  }

  async take() {
    const now = Date.now();
    this.tokens += ((now - this.last) / this.interval) * this.limit;
    this.tokens = Math.min(this.tokens, this.limit);
    this.last = now;

    if (this.tokens < 1) {
      await new Promise(resolve => setTimeout(resolve, (1 - this.tokens) * this.interval));
      return this.take();
    }

    this.tokens -= 1;
    return true;
  }
}

const limiter = new RateLimiter(5, 1000); // 5 requests per second

async function limitedApiCall(apiFunction, ...args) {
  await limiter.take();
  return apiFunction(...args);
}

And there you have it! You're now equipped to build a robust Vimeo API integration. Remember, the key to a great integration is not just making it work, but making it work well under all conditions. Keep experimenting, stay curious, and happy coding!