Step by Step Guide to Building a WebinarGeek API Integration in Python

Introduction

Hey there, fellow developer! Ready to supercharge your webinar game with WebinarGeek's API? Let's dive in and build a slick Python integration that'll have you managing webinars like a pro in no time.

Prerequisites

Before we jump into the code, make sure you've got:

• Python 3.x installed (you're a dev, so I'm sure you do!)
• Your favorite IDE or text editor at the ready
• The requests library (pip install requests)
• WebinarGeek API credentials (if you don't have 'em, go grab 'em!)

Authentication

First things first, let's get you authenticated:

import requests

API_KEY = 'your_api_key_here'
HEADERS = {
    'Authorization': f'Bearer {API_KEY}',
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
}

Pro tip: Keep that API key safe! Consider using environment variables for production.

Basic API Request Structure

WebinarGeek's API is RESTful, so you'll be dealing with the usual suspects:

BASE_URL = 'https://api.webinargeek.com/v2'

# GET request example
response = requests.get(f'{BASE_URL}/webinars', headers=HEADERS)

# POST request example
data = {'name': 'My Awesome Webinar'}
response = requests.post(f'{BASE_URL}/webinars', headers=HEADERS, json=data)

Implementing Key API Endpoints

Retrieving Webinars

Let's fetch those webinars:

def get_webinars():
    response = requests.get(f'{BASE_URL}/webinars', headers=HEADERS)
    return response.json()

Creating a Webinar

Time to create your next blockbuster webinar:

def create_webinar(name, start_time, duration):
    data = {
        'name': name,
        'startTime': start_time,
        'duration': duration
    }
    response = requests.post(f'{BASE_URL}/webinars', headers=HEADERS, json=data)
    return response.json()

Updating Webinar Details

Oops, typo in the title? No worries, let's fix that:

def update_webinar(webinar_id, updates):
    response = requests.put(f'{BASE_URL}/webinars/{webinar_id}', headers=HEADERS, json=updates)
    return response.json()

Deleting a Webinar

Changed your mind? Let's bin it:

def delete_webinar(webinar_id):
    response = requests.delete(f'{BASE_URL}/webinars/{webinar_id}', headers=HEADERS)
    return response.status_code == 204

Managing Registrations

Get those attendees signed up:

def register_attendee(webinar_id, email, name):
    data = {
        'email': email,
        'name': name
    }
    response = requests.post(f'{BASE_URL}/webinars/{webinar_id}/registrations', headers=HEADERS, json=data)
    return response.json()

Handling API Responses

Always check your responses! Here's a handy helper:

def handle_response(response):
    if response.status_code == 200:
        return response.json()
    else:
        raise Exception(f"API request failed: {response.status_code} - {response.text}")

Building a Simple CLI Tool

Let's wrap this up in a neat little CLI package:

import argparse

def main():
    parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(description='WebinarGeek API CLI')
    parser.add_argument('action', choices=['list', 'create', 'update', 'delete', 'register'])
    parser.add_argument('--id', help='Webinar ID for update/delete/register actions')
    parser.add_argument('--name', help='Webinar name for create action')
    parser.add_argument('--email', help='Attendee email for register action')
    args = parser.parse_args()

    if args.action == 'list':
        print(get_webinars())
    elif args.action == 'create':
        print(create_webinar(args.name, '2023-06-01T15:00:00Z', 60))
    # ... implement other actions ...

if __name__ == '__main__':
    main()

Best Practices

• Respect rate limits (WebinarGeek will thank you)
• Cache data when possible to reduce API calls
• Use HTTPS for all requests (security first!)
• Validate user inputs before sending to the API

Testing the Integration

Don't forget to test! Here's a quick unit test to get you started:

import unittest
from unittest.mock import patch
from your_module import get_webinars

class TestWebinarGeekAPI(unittest.TestCase):
    @patch('requests.get')
    def test_get_webinars(self, mock_get):
        mock_get.return_value.json.return_value = {'webinars': []}
        result = get_webinars()
        self.assertEqual(result, {'webinars': []})

if __name__ == '__main__':
    unittest.main()

Conclusion

And there you have it! You're now armed with a solid WebinarGeek API integration in Python. Remember, this is just the beginning - there's plenty more you can do with the API. Keep exploring, keep coding, and most importantly, keep hosting awesome webinars!

Need more info? Check out the WebinarGeek API docs for the full scoop. Happy coding!