Reading and Writing Data Using the Wave API

Hey there, fellow JavaScript wizards! Ready to dive into the world of Wave API and master the art of data syncing? Buckle up, because we're about to embark on a journey that'll make your user-facing integrations smoother than a freshly waxed surfboard. Let's ride this Wave together!

Setting Up the Wave API Client

First things first, let's get our Wave API client up and running. It's as easy as:

npm install wave-api-client

Now, let's authenticate and get that access token:

const WaveAPI = require('wave-api-client');
const client = new WaveAPI({
  clientId: 'your-client-id',
  clientSecret: 'your-client-secret'
});

await client.authenticate();

Boom! You're in. Now let's start playing with some data.

Reading Data from Wave

Want to fetch customer info? Here's how:

const customers = await client.getCustomers();

Need invoices and transactions? No sweat:

const invoices = await client.getInvoices();
const transactions = await client.getTransactions();

Remember, Wave's got your back with pagination. Just keep swimming through those results!

Writing Data to Wave

Creating customers is a breeze:

const newCustomer = await client.createCustomer({
  name: 'Surfer Dude',
  email: '[email protected]'
});

Invoices? We've got you covered:

const invoice = await client.createInvoice({
  customerId: newCustomer.id,
  items: [{ description: 'Surfboard Wax', amount: 1999 }]
});

Implementing Data Sync

Now, let's get to the meat of it - syncing data. Here's a nifty function to keep your customers in sync:

async function syncCustomers() {
  const localCustomers = await getLocalCustomers();
  const waveCustomers = await client.getCustomers();

  for (const waveCustomer of waveCustomers) {
    const localCustomer = localCustomers.find(c => c.waveId === waveCustomer.id);
    if (localCustomer) {
      await updateLocalCustomer(localCustomer.id, waveCustomer);
    } else {
      await createLocalCustomer(waveCustomer);
    }
  }
}

Webhooks for Real-time Updates

Wave's got webhooks that'll make your life easier. Set up an endpoint and let the data flow:

app.post('/webhook', (req, res) => {
  const event = req.body;
  if (event.type === 'customer.created') {
    createLocalCustomer(event.data);
  }
  res.sendStatus(200);
});

Error Handling and Logging

Don't let errors wipe you out. Catch 'em like a pro:

try {
  await syncCustomers();
} catch (error) {
  console.error('Sync failed:', error);
  // Maybe retry or notify someone?
}

Best Practices and Optimization Tips

1. Cache frequently accessed data to reduce API calls.
2. Batch your API requests when possible.
3. Use incremental sync to handle large datasets efficiently.

Conclusion

And there you have it, folks! You're now ready to ride the Wave API like a pro. Remember, practice makes perfect, so keep experimenting and refining your sync strategy. Before you know it, you'll be hanging ten on the biggest data waves out there!

Keep coding, keep syncing, and most importantly, keep having fun! 🏄‍♂️🌊